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need

verb
 OPAL S
/niːd/
/niːd/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they need
/niːd/
/niːd/
he / she / it needs
/niːdz/
/niːdz/
past simple needed
/ˈniːdɪd/
/ˈniːdɪd/
past participle needed
/ˈniːdɪd/
/ˈniːdɪd/
-ing form needing
/ˈniːdɪŋ/
/ˈniːdɪŋ/
Idioms
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  1.  
     to require something/somebody because they are essential or very important, not just because you would like to have them需要；必需
    • need something/somebody Do you need any help?你需要帮忙吗？
    • It's here if you need it.你需要的话就拿去吧。
    • Don't go—I might need you.别走，我可能要你帮忙。
    • They badly needed a change.他们迫切需要变革。
    • We desperately need hard facts on this disease.我们迫切需要关于这种疾病的确凿事实。
    • Food aid is urgently needed.迫切需要食物援助。
    • What do you need your own computer for? You can use ours.你干吗还要自己买电脑？你可以用我们的。
    • She needs more time to recover.她需要更多时间恢复。
    • People need income not handouts.人们需要的是收入而不是施舍。
    • More new housing is needed in the city.这个城市需要更多的新住房。
    • I don't need your comments, thank you.谢谢，我不需要你来评头论足。
    • need to do something I need to get some sleep.我需要睡会儿觉。
    • He needs to win this game to stay in the match.他得赢下这场比赛以免被淘汰出局。
    • You don't need to leave yet, do you?你不必现在就走吧？
    • You need to know how toxic the product is.你需要知道产品的毒性有多大。
    • This shirt needs to be washed.这件衬衣该洗了。
    • something needs doing This shirt needs washing.这件衬衣该洗了。
    Synonyms reasonreason
    • explanation
    • grounds
    • basis
    • excuse
    • motive
    • justification
    • pretext
    These are all words for a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done.
    • reason a cause or an explanation for something that has happened or that somebody has done; a fact that makes it right or fair to do something:
      • He said no but he didn’t give a reason.他说不行，但没有说明原因。
    • explanation a statement, fact or situation that tells you why something has happened; a reason given for something:
      • The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.最可能的解释是他的飞机晚点了。
      • She left the room abruptly without explanation.她未作解释就突然离开了房间。
    • grounds (rather formal) a good or true reason for saying, doing or believing something:
      • You have no grounds for complaint.你没有理由抱怨。
    • basis (rather formal) the reason why people take a particular action:
      • On what basis will this decision be made?将基于何种原因作出这一决定呢？
    • excuse a reason, either true or invented, that you give to explain or defend your behaviour; a good reason that you give for doing something that you want to do for other reasons:
      • Late again! What’s your excuse this time?又迟到了！你这次有什么借口？
      • It gave me an excuse to take the car.这使我有理由开车去了。
    • motive a reason that explains somebody’s behaviour:
      • There seemed to be no motive for the murder.这起谋杀案看不出有什么动机。
    • justification (rather formal) a good reason why something exists or is done:
      • I can see no possible justification for any further tax increases.我看不出还能提出什么理由来加税了。
    grounds or justification?用 grounds 还是 justification？Justification is used to talk about finding or understanding reasons for actions, or trying to explain why it is a good idea to do something. It is often used with words like little, no, some, every, without, and not any. Grounds is used more for talking about reasons that already exist, or that have already been decided, for example by law: moral/​economic grounds.
    • pretext (rather formal) a false reason that you give for doing something, usually something bad, in order to hide the real reason:
      • He left the party early on the pretext of having to work.他借口有事要处理，早早离开了聚会。
    Patterns
    • (a/​an) reason/​explanation/​grounds/​basis/​excuse/​motive/​justification/​pretext for something
    • the reason/​motive behind something
    • on the grounds/​basis/​pretext of/​that…
    • (a) good/​valid reason/​explanation/​grounds/​excuse/​motive/​justification
    Extra Examples
    • How much time is needed for maintenance and repairs?维护和修理需要多少时间？
    • They question whether American consumers really need the product.他们质疑美国消费者是否真的需要这种产品。
    • I just need some information.我只需要一些信息。
    • Research is urgently needed into the causes of this illness.急需对这种病的起因进行研究。
    • She needed some money badly.她急需一些钱。
    • These people may need 24-hour attention, but they do not necessarily need to be in hospital.这些人需要24 小时看护，但不是非得住院。
    • You hardly need me to tell you that your father is still very frail and must not be upset.不用我说你也知道，你父亲还很虚弱，一定不能让他生气。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb
    • badly
    • desperately
    • really
    • …
    verb + need
    • be going to
    • be expected to
    • be likely to
    • …
    See full entry
  2.  
     need to do something used to show what you should or have to do（表示应该或不得不做）有必要
    • All you need to do is complete this form.你要做的就是填好这个表格。
    • I didn't need to go to the bank after all—Mary lent me the money.我最终还是不必去银行了，玛丽借我钱了。
    • You may well need to look outside your preferred area to find affordable accommodation.你或许需要到你心仪的地区以外的地方去看看是否有能住得起的房子。
    Grammar Point needneed
    • There are two separate verbs need.
    • Need as a main verb has the question form do you need?, the negative you don’t need and the past forms needed, did you need? and didn’t need. It has two meanings: 1. to require something or to think that something is necessary:
      • Do you need any help?你需要帮忙吗？
      • I needed to get some sleep.我需要睡一会儿。
      2. to have to or to be obliged to do something:必须或一定要：
      • Will we need to show our passports?我们要出示护照吗？
    • Need as a modal verb has need for all forms of the present tense, need you? as the question form and need not (needn’t) as the negative. To talk about the past, use the perfect forms need have and needn’t have with the past participle. It is used to say that something is or is not necessary:
      • Need I pay the whole amount now?我必须现在全部付清吗？
    3. Word OriginOld English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’.
Idioms
need (to have) your head examined
  1. (informal) to be crazy发疯Topics Personal qualitiesc2
  1.  
     [singular, uncountable] a situation when something is necessary or must be done需要；必须
    • to satisfy/meet/fulfil a need满足/满足/满足需求
    • need for something There is an urgent need for qualified teachers.迫切需要合格教师。
    • a desperate/pressing need for something对某物的迫切需求
    • They identified a need for further training.他们发现需要进一步培训。
    • need for somebody/something to do something There is no need for you to get up early tomorrow.你明天不必早起。
    • need to do something There's no need to cry (= stop crying).不要哭了。
    • 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。
    • in need of something The house is in need of a thorough clean.这房子需要来个大扫除。
    • We will contact you again if the need arises.如果有必要，我们会再次和你联系。
    Extra Examples
    • A need exists to bridge the gap between theory and practice in nursing.需要消除护理理论与实践脱节的现象。
    • Early intervention frequently eliminates the need for surgery.早期干预经常可以免除手术。
    • He's in constant need of treatment.他需要持续的治疗。
    • I avoid the need to travel by plane.我避免要乘飞机。
    • I see no need to do anything hasty.我看没有必要仓促行事。
    • I understand and support their need to make a living.我理解并支持他们维持生计的需要。
    • Research is currently driven by the need to reduce pollution.研究是针对时下减少污染这一需要展开的。
    • Several governments have expressed the need for a cautious approach to the conflict.几国政府都表示需要审慎处理这一冲突。
    • She stressed the need for cooperation with the authorities.她强调了同当局合作的必要性。
    • The government has denied the need for economic reform.政府不承认经济改革的必要性。
    • The incident proved the need for a continuing military presence in the area.这一事件证明该地区需要继续驻军。
    • The room was sorely in need of a fresh coat of paint.这间屋子很有必要重新粉刷一次。
    • The system can be switched to emergency power should the need arise.需要时该系统可以启用紧急供电。
    • The war created a need for national unity.这场战争使人们渴求国家统一。
    • There is a great need for English language classes.英语课的需求量很大。
    • There is a special need for well-trained teachers.特别需要训练有素的老师。
    • There's no need to worry.不必担心。
    • a crying need for skilled workers急需技术工人
    • a law reflecting a need for better social conditions反映需要改善社会环境的法规
    Topics Permission and obligationa2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • considerable
    • great
    • …
    verb + need
    • feel
    • have
    • express
    • …
    need + verb
    • exist
    • arise
    preposition
    • in need (of)
    • need for
    phrases
    • any, little, no, etc. need
    See full entry
  2.  
     [countable, uncountable] a strong feeling that you want somebody/something or must have something特别需要；迫切要求
    • to fulfil an emotional need满足感情的迫切需要
    • It’s difficult to express our needs and desires.很难表达我们的需求和愿望。
    • need to do something She felt the need to talk to someone.她特别想和人聊聊。
    • in need of somebody/something I'm in need of some fresh air.我很想呼吸一点新鲜空气。
    • She had no more need of me.她再也不需要我了。
    Extra Examples
    • I felt the need to do something.我觉得需要做些事。
    • our common need for self-preservation人人都需要的自我保护
    • the human need to order existence人类有序生存的需要
    • the need for change变革的需要
    • Our staff will cater to your every need.我们的员工会满足您的所有需要。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • big
    • considerable
    • great
    • …
    verb + need
    • feel
    • have
    • express
    • …
    need + verb
    • exist
    • arise
    preposition
    • in need (of)
    • need for
    phrases
    • any, little, no, etc. need
    See full entry
  3.  
     [countable, usually plural] the things that somebody requires in order to live in a comfortable way or achieve what they want需要的事物；欲望
    • First we will assess your financial needs.我们首先会评估你经济上的需要。
    • Food, clothing and shelter are basic human needs.食物、衣服和住所是人类的基本需求。
    • We will devise a programme to suit your individual needs. 我们将设计一个方案来满足你的个人需要。
    • 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。
    • We try to balance the needs of all our customers.我们尽力平衡所有顾客的需求。
    see also special needs
    Extra Examples
    • material needs of food and drink对食物与饮品的物质需要
    • a new union set up to address the needs of seasonal labourers为满足季节性工人的需求而新设立的工会…
    • We have now met most of the humanitarian needs of the refugees.我们现在已经满足了难民的大部份人道主义需要。
    • The coaching is informal and tailored to individual needs.这种训练不拘形式，按个人的需要制订。
    • £10 a day was enough to cover all his needs.1 天10 英镑足够支付他的各种花费。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • basic
    • essential
    • fundamental
    • …
    verb + need
    • be responsive to
    • be sensitive to
    • address
    • …
    phrases
    • needs and desires
    • somebody’s every need
    See full entry
  4.  
     [uncountable] the state of not having enough food, money or support（食物、钱或生活来源的）短缺，缺乏 synonym hardship
    • in need The charity aims to provide assistance to people in need.这个慈善机构的宗旨是向贫困者提供帮助。
    • These children are in dire need.这些孩子亟需救助。
    • He helped me in my hour of need (= at the time when I really needed help).在我生活困难的时候他帮助了我。
    see also needy
    5. Word OriginOld English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’.
Idioms
a crying need (for something)
  1. a great and desperate need for something迫切的需要
    • There is a crying need for more funds.迫切需要更多资金。
a friend in need (is a friend indeed)
  1. (saying) a friend who gives you help when you need it (is a true friend)患难的朋友（才是真正的朋友）；患难之交（见真情）
if need be
  1. if necessary如果需要的话；有必要的话
    • There's always food in the freezer if need be.如果需要，冰箱里总有食物。

need

modal verb
 
/niːd/
/niːd/
(rather formal)
Verb Forms
need not
needn't
/ˈniːdnt/
/ˈniːdnt/
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  1. used to state that something is/was not necessary or that only very little is/was necessary; used to ask if something is/was necessary（表示没有必要或询问是否有必要）需要
    • need (not) do something You needn't bother asking Rick—I know he's too busy.你不必费神去问里克，我知道他太忙了。
    • I need hardly tell you (= you must already know) that the work is dangerous.这工作很危险，这就不用我说了。
    • If she wants anything, she need only ask.她想要什么东西，只要开一下口就行了。
    • All you need bring are sheets.你需要带的就是床单。
    • need (not) have done something You needn't have worried (= it was not necessary for you to worry, but you did)—it all turned out fine.你本不必担心，一切都很顺利。
    • Need you have paid so much?你用得着花那么多钱吗？
    Except in the negative (needn't), the use of need as a modal verb is rather formal; it is more usual to use need to, especially in positive statements and questions: If you want anything, you only need to ask. • Did you need to pay so much?
    Grammar Point modal verbsmodal verbs
    • The modal verbs are can, could, may, might, must, ought to, shall, should, will and would. Dare, need, have to and used to also share some of the features of modal verbs.can、could、may、might、must、ought to、shall、should、will 和 would 均为情态动词。dare、need、have to 和 used to 亦具有情态动词的某些特性。
    • Modal verbs have only one form. They have no -ing or -ed forms and do not add -s to the 3rd person singular form:情态动词只有一种形式，没有 -ing 或 -ed 形式，第三人称单数也不加 -s：
      • He can speak three languages.他会说三种语言。
      • She will try and visit tomorrow.她明天将设法去参观。
    • Modal verbs are followed by the infinitive of another verb without to. The exceptions are ought to, have to and used to:情态动词后跟不带 to 的动词不定式，但 ought to、have to 和 used to 例外：
      • You must find a job.你必须找到一份工作。
      • You ought to stop smoking.你应当戒烟。
      • I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.我过去抽烟，但两年前就戒了。
    • Questions are formed without do/does in the present, or did in the past:疑问句现在时不用 do/does，过去时不用 did：
      • Can I invite Mary?我可以邀请玛丽吗？
      • Should I have invited Mary?我本该邀请玛丽吗？
    • Negative sentences are formed with not or the short form -n’t and do not use do/does or did.否定句用 not 或简约式 -n't，不用 do/does 或 did。
    You will find more help with how to use modal verbs at the dictionary entries for each verb.情态动词的不同用法可参考本词典里各情态动词词条。
    Word OriginOld English nēodian (verb), nēod, nēd (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch nood and German Not ‘danger’.
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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