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BNC: 132 COCA: 132

need

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ldoce_733_zneed1 /niːd/ ●●● S1 W1 verb   → knead
1  NEED[transitiveT] to have to have something or someone, because you cannot do something without them, or because you cannot continue or cannot exist without them 需要〔某人或某物〕 SYN require
 You don’t really need a car.
你其实并不需要一辆车。
 Plants need light in order to survive.
植物需要光才能存活。
 The camcorder needs a new battery.
这台摄像机需要一块新电池。
 Are you sure that you have everything you need?
你确定需要的都有了吗？
need something for something
 I need glasses for reading.
我看书要戴眼镜。
need somebody to do something
 I need you to help me with the cooking.
我需要你帮我做菜。
need something desperately/badly/urgently
 More blood donors are urgently needed.
迫切需要更多人来献血。
much needed/badly needed
 a much needed boost to the local economy
当地经济迫切需要的一次推动
2  [transitiveT] to feel that you want something very much 需要〔做某事〕
 I need a drink.
我需要喝一杯。
 If you need anything, just say.
你需要什么，说一声就可以。
need to do something
 She needed to go out for a walk.
她需要出去散散步。
3  need to do something used when saying that someone should do something or has to do something 有必要做某事
 He needs to see a doctor straightaway.
他有必要马上去看医生。
 I need to catch up on my office work.
我有必要赶赶我的办公室工作了。
 You need to let me know by Monday if you want to take part.
你得在星期一之前告诉我你想不想参加。
Examples from the Corpus
need to do something• But if repeated calls fail to produce an answer the officer may subsequently need to account for himself.• We need to demonstrate how wrong they are.• Dolphins need to eat considerable quantities of food.• Management needs to ensure that the expensive and long-term project has a good strategic pay-off.• He reminded himself that he needed to have a key made for the desk drawer where he kept her letters.• We need to let kids be responsible, make some choices, let them feel powerful.• They may need to pause for a minute after each picture, since after-images tend to persist.
4  [modal] British EnglishBrENEED used in negative sentences when saying that something is not necessary or not always true 需要〔在否定句中表示“不必，未必”〕 → have to
need not/needn’t
 You needn’t stay long.
你不必待很久。
 Going to the dentist need not necessarily be a painful experience.
看牙医未必就是件痛苦的事。
need not have done something/need not do something
 You needn’t have spent all that money.
你本可以不花那么多钱的。
 I needn’t have worried.
我本来是不必担心的。
need I/we etc do sth? British EnglishBrE old-fashioned
 Need we leave so soon?
我们一定要那么快就走吗？
somebody need never do something
 Jim need never find out what I said.
吉姆永远不需要知道我说了些什么。
5  [transitiveT] used when saying that something should have something done to it, or has to have something done to it 需要〔对某物做某事〕
6  [transitiveT] if a job needs a quality or skill, you must have that quality or skill in order to do it well 要求，需要〔某种素质或技能〕
7  I need hardly say/tell/remind etc British EnglishBrE used when you think people should already know what you are going to say 不用我说/告诉/提醒等
Examples from the Corpus
I need hardly say/tell/remind etc• Birds have never been one of my major interests, I need hardly say.• How I welcomed Night Duty, I need hardly say.• Type 4 I need hardly say how glad I am.• I need hardly say how heartily I sympathize with the purposes of the Audubon Society.• I need hardly say that I don't care to have things so.• I need hardly say that my wife's first impression of Lewis differed somewhat from my own.• Mr Bawn, I need hardly tell you, is a man of considerable dignity and I would not leave him here.
8  you need only do something/all you need do is ... British EnglishBrENEED used when saying that you only have to do something in order to do something else 你只需要做某事/你所要做的只是…
9  need I ask/need I say more/need I go on etc? British EnglishBrE used to say that it is not necessary to ask or say more about something, because the rest is clear 这还用问？我还有必要说下去吗？
10  that’s all I need/that’s just what I didn’t need spoken used when saying that you did not want something to happen, especially when it seems annoying 真是时候〔尤用于不喜欢的事偏偏发生之时〕
11. need something like a hole in the head informal used when saying that you definitely do not need something 肯定用不着某物
12  who needs it/them? spoken
Examples from the Corpus
who needs it/them?• If make-up is not wearable, who needs it?• Men, she thought; who needs them?• Underwood and Carling's tissue types will be stored on computer until they can be matched up with somebody who needs them.• Emergency care would be covered for everyone who needs it, as required by law now.
5 GRAMMAR 语法: Verb patterns 动词句型
You can say that you need to do something. 可以说need to do something
I need to clean (NOT不说I need clean) the house.
我得打扫一下房子了。
If someone else is going to do something for you, you can say that you need something done. 如果别人要为你做某事，你可以说need something done
I need my car fixed urgently.
我的车急需修理。
When you are talking about the object that is going to have something done to it, you can say that it needs cutting, cleaning etc or needs to be cut, cleaned etc. 当说到需要对某物做某事时，可以说it needs cutting，cleaning等或needs to be cut，cleaned等
My hair needs cutting.
我的头发该剪剪了。
You can say that you don’t need to do something or need not/needn’t do something. 可以说don’t need to do something或need not/needn’t do something
That box needs to be moved (NOT 不说needs moved).
那个箱子需要挪一下。
Need not means that it is not necessary to do something. Do not use it to mean must not (= should not, or are not allowed to ).  need not 的意思是“不必”做某事，不能表示must not (不准)的意思
I don’t need to leave (NOT 不说don’t need leave) until 10.
我不必在10点以前走 。
If you say that someone needn’t have done something, you mean that it was not necessary for them to do it although they did it anyway.  need’t have done 意为某人“本不该”做某事，虽然已经做了
You needn’t apologize (NOT 不说needn’t to apologize).
你不必道歉。
Do not use it when something was not necessary and was not done. Use didn’t need to. 如果某事不需要做也没有做，不要用needn’t have done ，用 didn’t need to
You needn’t take any money.
你不必带钱 。
You mustn’t take any sharp objects on the plane.
不准携带任何尖锐物品上飞机 。
We needn’t have ordered so much food.
我们本不该点这么多吃的 。
I didn’t need to tell him who I was – he already knew.
我没有必要告诉他我是谁——他已经知道了 。
n Grammar
Patterns with need
You say that you need something:
You’ll need some warm clothes.
You say that you need to do something: 可以说need to do something
I need to clean the house.
我得打扫一下房子了。
You say that something needs cutting/cleaning etc (=it needs to be cut, cleaned etc):
My hair needs cutting.
我的头发该剪剪了。
You say that you need something done (=you want someone to do it for you): 如果别人要为你做某事，你可以说need something done
I need my car fixed urgently.
我的车急需修理。
Negatives
You say that you do not need something: 肯定用不着某物
You don’t need a jacket.
你其实并不需要一辆车。
You say that you don’t need to do something or you need not/needn’t do something (=it is not necessary): 可以说don’t need to do something或need not/needn’t do something
I don’t need to leave until 10.
我不必在10点以前走 。
You needn’t apologize.
你不必道歉。
✗Don’t say: I don’t need leave. | You needn’t to apologize.
You say that someone didn’t need to do something (=it was not necessary):
I didn’t need to tell him who I was – he already knew.
我没有必要告诉他我是谁——他已经知道了 。
You say that someone needn’t have done something (=although they have done it, it was not necessary):
We needn’t have ordered so much food.
我们本不该点这么多吃的 。
Using the progressive
Need is not used in the progressive. You say:
I need a break.
✗Don’t say: I’m needing a break.
n THESAURUS
need if you need something, you must have it, because you cannot do something without it
I need your help.
The people desperately need food and clean water.
require formal to need something
Children require a lot of attention.
The game requires great skill.
can’t do without something to be unable to do something without something
A lot of people can’t do without their mobile phones.
could do with something/could use something informal to need or want something
Shall we stop? I could do with a rest.
be desperate for something to need something urgently
Liz was desperate for a cigarette.
The people are desperate for food.
be dependent on something/somebody to be unable to live or continue normally without something or someone
The refugees are dependent on outside food supplies.
demand formal if one thing demands another, it needs that thing in order to happen or be done successfully
The situation is urgent and demands immediate action.
5 FREQUENCY 使用频率
Examples from the Corpus
need• But there is no evidence that they have exercised that responsibility when it has been most needed.• We can treat lone parents as poor people, needing means-tested social assistance of some sort - as we do now.• The front room needs a coat of paint.• It's cold outside -- you'll need a coat.• I think she might need a doctor.• I need a drink - coming to the bar?• It must have needed a great deal of self-discipline for you to lose so much weight in such a short time.• Dave's been working really hard - he needs a holiday.• Teaching children to read needs a lot of patience and skill.• The team badly needs a victory.• Nancy is going to the store - do we need any milk?• Many patients need continuing care, follow up or rehabilitation.• What are the qualities that are needed for the job?• But to have such an epidemic you need more than an easily transmissible bug.• I think Brad's car needs new tires.• You don't have to paint UPVC windows, and they need only an occasional wash down with detergent.• A job like nursing needs patience and understanding.• Do you need some help?• I needed some sleep.• He needs the information for an article he's writing.• To meet all my criteria I needed to get a job.• Smart public managers spend every penny of every line item, whether they need to or not.• To do that there may be times when we need to put trust in a professional to help solve our difficulties.• His talents were needed to rescue the situation, to merge the Virginia armies into a revitalized Army of the Potomac.• We need to take the cat to the vet.• Do you still need volunteers to help clean up after the party?• My hair needs washing.• Don't forget, the plants need watering once a week.
everything you need• Because you can actually buy kits which contain everything you need.• Because you see, the third time she called, I got everything I need.• Did I have everything I needed?• He says they provided everything they needed, fresh fish, ice, everything.• When I had everything I needed, I walked as quietly as possible to the front door and turned the doorknob.• The thunder board will give you everything you need to get the most out of your games.• It includes everything you need to know about healthy eating, sport and exercise, along with tips on looking good and relaxation.• Their faces told me everything I needed to know.
need to do something• But if repeated calls fail to produce an answer the officer may subsequently need to account for himself.• The roof will probably need to be replaced next year.• We need to buy some more potatoes.• We need to demonstrate how wrong they are.• Dolphins need to eat considerable quantities of food.• Management needs to ensure that the expensive and long-term project has a good strategic pay-off.• Does anybody need to go to the bathroom?• Do I really need to go to this meeting?• He reminded himself that he needed to have a key made for the desk drawer where he kept her letters.• We need to let kids be responsible, make some choices, let them feel powerful.• You need to make reservations for Yosemite campgrounds.• They may need to pause for a minute after each picture, since after-images tend to persist.• Simon knew that he needed to raise the money quickly.
something needs to be checked/cleaned/done etc• Yet much more needs to be done.• Instead, tell them what needs to be done and the results desired.• He says that whatever needs to be done should be done to stop anything similar happening.• More research needs to be done to attempt to understand these problems but statistical modelling is not appropriate.• We have already sown the seeds of what needs to be done to bring about job regeneration in my area.• Workers / partners will do what needs to be done when and where it needs to be done.• Use a sharp knife to trim round fittings or skirting boards - obviously this needs to be done with care.
need2 ●●● S1 W1 noun  
1  [singular]MUST a situation in which something is necessary, especially something that is not happening yet or is not yet available 需要，需求
2  [singular, uncountableU] a strong feeling that you want something, want to do something, or that you must have something 特别需要，迫切需求
3  [countableC usually plural]NEED what someone needs to have in order to live a normal healthy comfortable life 生活必需品
4  there’s no need (for somebody) to do something 
Examples from the Corpus
there’s no need (for somebody) to do something• There's no need to shout - I'm not deaf!• There was no need for me to stay there.• And there's no need for us to move to the city.• I usually read to them a bit, but there's no need for you to.• But there's no need to join to get out on the water.• Whatever the cause, there's no need for you to worry.• Police say there's no need for genuine fans to be any more worried now that Swindon's in the big league.
5  be in need of something 
Examples from the Corpus
be in need of something• Some buildings damaged in the earthquake are still in need of repair.• The fact that he was in need of a straight jacket was making my job that much more dangerous.• For a market economy to work, the population must be made to believe that it is in need of continuous improvement.• They assert that the student has been incapacitated by the power differential, and must be in need of their protection.• That leaves a spot for one old friend, but Parcells may now be in need of a double-decker.• People are in need of some kind of durable social network that supports them through different jobs and through periods of unemployment.• Decaying steelwork and water leaks have weakened the tunnel structures, and many stations are in need of major refurbishment.• They are said to be in need of all kinds of professional advice and state protection in their personal lives.• The project helps those who are in need of money, food, and clothing.
6  have no need of something NEEDto not need something 不需要某事物
Examples from the Corpus
have no need of something• The rest of us find paracetamol an effective analgesic with no important side effects and have no need of an antidote.• On Siporax, it is claimed, the bacteria have no need of this and get on with the important job.• More straightforwardly, however, capitalism and technology have no need of religion.• They appear to have no need of an anemone and usually ignore any placed in the aquarium with them.• Gentlemen, we have no need of discretion to protect the life of Simon Cormack any more.• I thought of leaving it to you, Cynthia, but you have no need of it.• You have no need of a certificate.
7  [uncountableU]POOR when you do not have enough food or money 〔食物或金钱的〕短缺；困窘
8  in your hour of need PROBLEMwhen you are in trouble and need someone to help you 处于困境时，患难时
Examples from the Corpus
in your hour of need• Is there anyone, anyone at all, to whom he might go in his hour of need?• Right-wing columnists are refusing to rally to Mr Major in his hour of need.• Besides, how could he abandon his father now, in his hour of need?• He helped others in their hour of need.
9  needs must (when the devil drives) British EnglishBrE used to say that you must sometimes do things that you do not like doing (情势所逼)迫不得已
→ special needs
 COLLOCATIONS
adjectives
a real/clear need (=one that really exists) 真正的需要
There is a real need for after-school care in our area.
我们这个地区的确需要课后看护。
an urgent need (=one that must be dealt with quickly) 迫切的需要
The most urgent need was for more teachers.
最迫切的是需要更多的老师。
a pressing/crying need (=a very urgent need) 紧迫的需要
There’s a crying need for more doctors and nurses.
现在迫切需要更多的医生和护士。
a desperate need (=an extremely urgent need) 非常急迫的需要
There is a desperate need to build more housing.
现在迫切需要建造更多的住房。
a growing/increasing need 越来越强烈的需要
She emphasized the growing need to deal with environmental problems.
她强调说，现在越来越有必要处理环境问题。
verbs
stress/emphasize/underline the need for something (=say how important it is) 强调某事物的必要性
He stressed the need for better training courses.
他强调必须要改进培训课程。
eliminate the need for something (also obviate the need for something formal) (=make something unnecessary) 使做某事没有必要
The new drug treatment eliminates the need for surgery.
有了这种新的药物治疗方法，就没有必要进行外科手术了。
a need exists 有需求存在
New teaching materials must be created if a need exists for them.
如有需要，就必须编写新的教学材料。
phrases
there is a need for something 有必要做某事
Clearly there is a need for more research.
显然有必要作进一步研究。
there is no need for something 没有必要做某事
They felt that there was no need for a formal contract.
他们觉得没有必要订立正式的合同。
as/if/when the need arises (=if or when something becomes necessary) 如有必要；在必要时
Team members move from job to job as the need arises.
小组成员在必要时要变换岗位。
if need be (=if it is necessary) 如有需要
I can work during my lunch break if need be.
如有需要，我可以在午餐时间加班。
Examples from the Corpus
need• Carlton acknowledged that there was a need for stricter safety regulations at some of the sites.• Despite her need of medical attention, the night was young and there was still time to celebrate.• National associations also tend to sponsor larger schemes in the more important settlements rather than in areas of isolated housing need.• But is this fair on clients who are vulnerable and in need?• Travel office Rauraje Deshprabhu will fix any of your local needs, and additional airline tickets.• David's need for a son had become an obsession.• Don't you ever feel the need to take a vacation?• Such changes are, however, being implemented by people who have the needs of the mentally handicapped at heart.• Careful analysis of the needs and, above all, the capabilities of the intended user is also essential.• However, the family spoke Punjabi exclusively at home and had very strong views on the need to do this.• The need to improve teaching standards is recognized; however, it is not something that is going to happen overnight.
need for• There is a need for stricter safety regulations.
feel the need (to do something)• Playing with the classroom water trough, some children feel the need to fill, pour and empty continuously.• Adult players, by contrast, feel the need to equip themselves with the best.• It's the first time any Oxford college has felt the need to take such measures.• Nevertheless, I feel the need to unburden myself in print.• I have always had money and so I have never felt the need to worship it.• What was Madame Olenska running away from, and why did she feel the need to be safe?• For about a year afterwards Anna received aromatherapy massage whenever she felt the need - once, sometimes twice, a month.• But I was feeling the need for some kind of action.
basic needs• The social system has certain basic needs which must be met if it is to survive.• People had jobs; basic needs were met.• Even their most basic needs are sometimes ignored.• A nearly bare place, simple objects, basic needs.• Maslow, if we recall, suggested that this is one of our basic needs. 4.• In a similar fashion, the basic needs of health care will inpart be determined by the availability of a health service.• The Diocese had hoped that separate money would be forthcoming for these basic needs projects.• With basic needs in increasingly short supply, the social fabric of Cairo is showing signs of fraying.
in need• Thousands of people donated money and food to those in need.
Origin need2
Old English nied, ned
need1 verb →5 GRAMMAR1 →n GRAMMAR2
→n THESAURUS1 →5 FREQUENCY1need2 noun →COLLOCATIONS1
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BNC: 132 COCA: 132
need

noun¹

 1situation where sth is needed/necessary需要ADJECTIVE | VERB + NEED | NEED + VERB | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, considerable, great, strong大的需要；相當大的需要；極大的需要；殷切的需求◇There is a great need for English language classes.英語課的需求量很大。➤special特別的需要◇There is a special need for well-trained teachers.特別需要訓練有素的老師。➤overriding, overwhelming, paramount高於一切的需要；壓倒一切的需要；最高需求▸➤burning, compelling, critical, crying, desperate, dire, driving, immediate, pressing, serious, urgent強烈的／迫切的／危急的／緊急的／極大的／急切的／緊迫的／迫在眉睫的／急迫的／重大的／刻不容緩的需要◇a crying need for skilled workers急需技術工人◇These children are in dire need.這些孩子亟需救助。➤real真正的需要▸➤clear明顯的需要▸➤basic, essential, fundamental基本的需求；根本的需要▸➤sudden突然的需求▸➤constant, continuing經常的／持續的需要◇He's in constant need of treatment.他需要持續的治療。➤growing, increased, increasing越來越大的需求；更加迫切的需要▸➤reduced減少的需要▸➤possible不時之需▸➤perceived意識到的需要▸➤common共同的需要◇our common need for self-preservation人人都需要的自我保護➤individual個人的需要▸➤human人的需要◇the human need to order existence人類有序生存的需要➤political, social政治／社會需要VERB + NEED➤feel, have覺得有必要；有需要◇I felt the need to do something.我覺得需要做些事。➤express表達需要◇Several governments have expressed the need for a cautious approach to the conflict.幾國政府都表示需要審慎處理這一衝突。➤demonstrate, indicate, prove, show, suggest表明／說明／證明／顯示／暗示需要◇The incident proved the need for a continuing military presence in the area.這一事件證明該地區需要繼續駐軍。➤reflect反映需要◇a law reflecting a need for better social conditions反映需要改善社會環境的法規➤create創造需要◇The war created a need for national unity.這場戰爭使人們渴求國家統一。➤address, fill, fulfil/fulfill, meet, satisfy應對／填補／迎合／實現／滿足需要▸➤be driven by受需要驅動◇Research is currently driven by the need to reduce pollution.研究是針對時下減少污染這一需要展開的。➤avoid, eliminate, obviate, remove避免需要；排除⋯的需要◇Early intervention frequently eliminates the need for surgery.早期干預經常可以免除手術。➤reduce降低⋯的需要▸➤be aware of, be sensitive to意識到⋯的需求；對需求敏感▸➤accept, acknowledge, perceive, recognize, see認可⋯的需要；承認⋯的需要；察覺到⋯的需要；認識到⋯的需要◇I see no need to do anything hasty.我看沒有必要倉促行事。➤emphasize, heighten, highlight, reaffirm, stress, underline, underscore (especially NAmE) 強調⋯的必要；提高⋯的必要；突出⋯的必要；重申⋯的必要◇She stressed the need for cooperation with the authorities.她強調了同當局合作的必要性。➤support支持必要性◇I understand and support their need to make a living.我理解並支持他們維持生計的需要。➤ignore, overlook忽視需要；忽略需求▸➤deny否認必要◇The government has denied the need for economic reform.政府不承認經濟改革的必要性。➤understand理解⋯的需要▸➤consider考慮⋯的需要NEED + VERB➤exist需要存在◇A need exists to bridge the gap between theory and practice in nursing.需要消除護理理論與實踐脫節的現象。➤arise需要出現◇The system can be switched to emergency power should the need arise.需要時該系統可以啟用緊急供電。PREPOSITION➤in need (of)需要（⋯）◇a campaign to help children in need幫助貧困兒童的活動◇The room was sorely in need of a fresh coat of paint.這間屋子很有必要重新粉刷一次。➤need for對⋯的需要◇the need for change變革的需要PHRASES➤any, little, no, etc. need任何／幾乎沒有／沒有必要◇There's no need to worry.不必擔心。
need

noun²

 2sth that sb requires需要的事物ADJECTIVE | VERB + NEED | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤basic, essential, fundamental基本需要；根本的需要▸➤particular, special, specific, unique某種／特殊的／具體的／獨特的需要◇a school for children with special educational needs為需要特殊教育的兒童開辦的學校➤immediate, pressing當前的／緊迫的需要▸➤long-term長期的需要▸➤future將來的需要▸➤changing變化的需要▸➤conflicting相互衝突的需要▸➤unmet未滿足的需要▸➤local當地的需要▸➤individual, personal個人的／私人的需要▸➤community, public社區的／公眾的需要▸➤customer, patient, user, etc.顧客、病人、用戶等的需要▸➤customers', patients', users', etc.顧客、病人、用戶等的需要▸➤human人類的需要◇Energy for cooking is a basic human need.做飯用的能源是人類的一項基本需要。➤humanitarian人道主義的需要▸➤material, physical物質需要；實物的需要◇material needs of food and shelter對食物與住所的物質需要➤dietary飲食的需要▸➤health, health-care, medical健康的／保健的／醫療的需要▸➤biological, bodily, emotional, physical, psychological, sexual, spiritual生物上的／身體上的／感情上的／生理上的／心理上的／性方面的／精神上的需要▸➤educational教育的需要▸➤political, social政治的／社會的需要▸➤business, economic, financial商業需求；經濟需要；財務需要▸➤operational操作需求▸➤energy能源需求▸➤information信息需求VERB + NEED➤be responsive to, be sensitive to對需要反應積極；對需要敏感▸➤address, cater for, cater to, cover, fill, fit, fulfil/fulfill, meet, provide for, respond to, satisfy, serve, supply應對需要；滿足需要；迎合需求◇a new union set up to address the needs of seasonal workers針對季節性工人的需求而新設立的工會◇€25 a day was enough to cover all his needs.一天 25 歐元足夠支付他的各種花費。◇We have now met most of the humanitarian needs of the refugees.我們現在已經滿足了難民的大部份人道主義需要。➤suit, tailor sth to迎合需要；使⋯迎合需要◇The coaching is informal and tailored to individual needs.這種訓練不拘形式，按個人的需要制訂。➤identify確定需要▸➤assess, consider評估／考慮需要▸➤balance平衡需求◇We try to balance the needs of all our customers.我們盡力平衡所有顧客的需求。PHRASES➤needs and desires需求與渴望▸➤sb's every need某人的所有需要◇Our staff will cater to your every need.我們的員工會滿足您的所有需要。
need

verb

ADVERB | VERB + NEED ADVERB➤badly, desperately, really, sorely, urgently非常／迫切／着實／十分／急切需要◇She needed some money badly.她急需一些錢。◇Research is urgently needed into the causes of this illness.急需對這種病的起因進行研究。➤certainly, definitely肯定需要▸➤probably可能需要▸➤clearly, obviously顯然／明顯需要▸➤just, only, simply只需要；僅僅需要◇I just need some information.我只需要一些信息。➤hardly幾乎不需要◇You hardly need me to tell you that your father is still very frail and must not be upset.不用我說你也知道，你父親還很虛弱，一定不能讓他生氣。➤not necessarily不一定需要◇These people require 24-hour attention, but they do not necessarily need to be in the hospital.這些人需要 24 小時看護，但不一定非得住院。➤no longer不再需要▸➤still仍然需要VERB + NEED➤be going to將會需要▸➤be expected to, be likely to, may well預計會／或許／很可能需要◇You may well need to look outside your preferred area to find an affordable hotel.你很可能需要到你心儀地區以外的地方去看看是否有能住得起的旅館。
BNC: 132 COCA: 132
need noun
⇨ need (children with special needs) ⇨ desire (the need to talk) ⇨ poverty (people in need) ⇨ reason (no need to do sth) need

noun

need ♦︎ requirement ♦︎ necessity ♦︎ essential ♦︎ wantThese words are all words for sth that you need, or a situation in which sth is necessary. 这些词均表示必需品或必要、需要。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a need / requirement / necessity for sth◆basic needs / requirements / necessities / essentials◆a / an pressing / urgent / immediate / absolute / fundamental need / requirement / necessity◆a political / social / physical need / requirement / necessity◆human / bodily needs / wants◆the bare necessities / essentials◆to have a need / a requirement / wants◆to meet / satisfy sb's needs / requirements / wants◆to understand / be aware of / remove / reduce the need / requirement / necessity for sth■ need [singular, uncountable] the fact that sth must happen or be done 必要；需要；必须◆There is an urgent need for qualified teachers.迫切需要合格教师。◆There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow.你明天不必早起。◆I had no need to open the letter－I knew what it would say.我没必要拆开那封信－我知道里面会说些什么。◆The house is in need of a thorough clean.这房子需要来个大扫除。ⓘ Your needs [plural] are the things that you must have in order to live in a comfortable way or achieve what you want. 复数形式的needs指达至生活舒适或成就某事所需要的事物◆First we will assess your financial needs.我们首先会评估你经济上的需要。◆Your role will be to support children with special educational needs.你的职责是帮助有特殊教育需要的儿童。   see also need ⇨ desire noun ■ requirement [countable] (formal) something that you need or want 所需的（或想要的）东西◆Our immediate requirement is extra staff.我们急需增加人手。◆These goods are surplus to requirements (= more than we need).这些货物超过了我们的需要。■ necessity nəˈsesəti [countable] (rather formal) the fact that sth must happen or be done; sth that you must have and cannot manage without 必要；需要；必需的事物；必需品◆There had never been any necessity for her to go out to work.她从来就没有出去工作的必要。◆Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing.许多人甚至买不起食物和衣服之类的基本必需品。◆Air-conditioning is an absolute necessity in this climate.这样的气候绝对需要有空调。  see also necessitate ⇨ mean verb 3 ■ essential [countable, usually plural] something that you must have in a particular situation or in order to do a particular thing 必不可少的东西；必需品◆I only had time to pack the bare essentials (= the most necessary things).我只来得及装上最基本的用品。◆The studio had all the essentials like heating and running water.工作室里备有基本设施，如暖气装置和自来水。ⓘ Essentials are often described as bare or basic. 常用bare或basic描述essentials。   see also essential ⇨ essential adj. ■ want [countable, usually plural] something that you must have and cannot manage without, especially in order to live （尤指维持生存所需的）必需品；需要的东西◆The snail does not need to travel far to satisfy all its bodily wants.蜗牛不必爬远就能满足身体的所有需要。   see also want ⇨ desire noun NOTE 辨析 Necessities, essentials or wants? Wants are usually the most basic and physical of these: things that your body needs in order to go on living; the most common collocates are human and bodily. Essentials are usually more practical: the basic things that you need in order to do a particular thing or activity. Necessities is a more general word and can cover both physical and practical needs. 这些词中，wants通常是最基本和最实质的东西，即身体为维持生存所需的东西，最常见的搭配词是human和bodily。essentials通常更实际一些，指做特定的事或活动所需要的基本东西。necessities含义更广，既可指身体的需要，也可指实务上的需要。 need

verb

need ♦︎ require ♦︎ rely on/upon sb/sth ♦︎ want ♦︎ call for sth ♦︎ demandThese words all mean to want to have sb/sth that is essential or very important. 这些词均表示需要、必需。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to really need / require / want / call for / demand sth◆to just need / require / want sth◆to still need / require / rely on / call for sth◆to urgently need / require / want sb / sth◆to clearly / obviously need / require / call for / demand sth■ need [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) to want to have sb/sth because they are/it is essential or very important, not just because you would like to have them/it 需要；必需◆Do you need any help?你需要帮忙吗？◆Don't go－I might need you.别走，我可能需要你帮忙。◆They badly needed a change.他们迫切需要一场变革。◆Food aid is urgently needed.迫切需要食物援助。◆This shirt needs washing.这件衬衫该洗了。◆I need to get some sleep.我需要睡会儿觉。  see also need ⇨ desire noun ■ require [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) (formal) to need sth; to depend on sb/sth 需要；依靠；依赖◆This condition requires urgent treatment.这种情况得紧急处理。◆These lentils do not require soaking before cooking.这些小扁豆在烹调前无须浸泡。◆The situation required that he be present.这种情形需要他在场。■ reˈly on/upon sb/sth

phrasal verb

to need or depend on sb/sth, especially in order to be able to continue doing sth （尤指为继续做某事）依赖，依靠◆As babies, we rely entirely on others for food.在婴儿时期，我们完全依赖别人喂食。◆These days we rely heavily on computers to organize our work.现在，我们在很大程度上依赖电脑来安排我们的工作。◆The industry relies on the price of raw materials remaining low.这一产业靠的是原料便宜，不涨价。ⓘ Rely upon sb/sth is more formal than rely on sb/sth. * rely upon sb/sth较rely on sb/sth正式。   see also rely on/upon sb/sth ⇨ trust ■ want [transitive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses 通常不用于进行时) (rather informal, especially spoken) to need sth 需要◆What this house wants is a good clean.这房子需要好好打扫一下。◆The plants want watering daily.这些花草需要天天浇水。ⓘ If a person is wanted somewhere, they are needed to be present in the place or for the purpose mentioned. * sb is wanted指需要某人在场◆She's wanted immediately in the director's office.她得马上到主任办公室去。◆Excuse me, you're wanted on the phone.对不起，有你的电话。 ■ ˈcall for sth

phrasal verb

 (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (of a situation) to need sth or cause sb to need sth （形势）需要◆The situation calls for prompt action.目前的形势需要立即采取行动。◆'I've been promoted.' 'This calls for a celebration!'“我升职了。”“那得庆祝一下！”ⓘ Call for sth is mainly used to talk about what is needed as a result of a particular situation, especially in the phrase This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking. * call for sth主要指在特定的形势下需要做某事，尤用于短语This calls for a celebration/a drink/patience/new ways of thinking（那得庆祝一下／喝一杯；那需要耐心／新的思维方式）。■ demand [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) (rather formal) to need sth in order to be done successfully （为顺利完成）需要◆This sport demands both speed and strength.这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。ⓘ Demand is typically used to talk about situations which need qualities in people which relate to strength, hard work or high moral standards. * demand通常指需要人的体力、勤奋或道德水准达到一定要求◆This demands commitment / skill / courage / mental effort / maturity / respect / honesty.这需要献身精神／技巧／勇气／努力思考／成熟／尊重／诚实。
BNC: 132 COCA: 132
need
To need something: need, require, cry out for...
Necessary: necessary, essential, vital...
Important thing or detail: feature, priority, element...

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