require

verb

OPAL W OPAL S

/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/

/rɪˈkwaɪər/

not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用於進行時 (formal)

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they require	/rɪˈkwaɪə(r)/ /rɪˈkwaɪər/
he / she / it requires	/rɪˈkwaɪəz/ /rɪˈkwaɪərz/
past simple required	/rɪˈkwaɪəd/ /rɪˈkwaɪərd/
past participle required	/rɪˈkwaɪəd/ /rɪˈkwaɪərd/
-ing form requiring	/rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/ /rɪˈkwaɪərɪŋ/

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to need something; to depend on somebody/something需要；依靠；依賴
- require something These pets require a lot of care and attention.這些寵物需要悉心照顧。
- Deciphering the code requires an expert.破譯密碼需要專家。
- This condition requires urgent treatment.這種情況得緊急處理。
- Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example)你還需要什麽嗎？
- These plants absolutely require shade.這些植物必須養在陰涼處。
- require somebody/something to do something True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty.真正的婚姻有賴於我們表現出信任與忠誠。
- require that… The situation required that he be present.這種情形需要他在場。
- (British English also) The situation required that he should be present.這種情形需要他在場。
- require doing something Lentils do not require soaking before cooking.小扁豆在烹飪前不必浸泡。
Extra Examples
- The scheme will require a high level of investment.這項計劃需要大量投資。
- Friendships do not just happen; they require effort.友誼不會憑空出現；他們需要努力。
- They are trying to reduce the time required to complete the process.他們正試圖減少完成這一過程所需的時間。
- These changes require vast amounts of capital這些變化需要大量的資本
- Sufficient moisture is required for good growth.良好的生長需要充足的水分。
- More research is urgently required before conclusions can be drawn.在得出結論之前，迫切需要進行更多的研究。
- The plants usually require treatment each year.這些植物通常每年都需要處理。
- Your services are no longer required.不再需要您的服務。
- Force is required in order to open it.需要用力才能打開它。
- Applying online requires less time and effort.網上申請需要更少的時間和精力。
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- urgently
- reasonably
- generally
- …
See full entry
[often passive] to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a particular law or set of rules使做（某事）；使擁有（某物）；（尤指根據法規）規定
- require something I just require a signature on the form.我只需要在表格上簽名。
- be required (by something) The wearing of seat belts is required by law.法律規定必須系安全帶。
- ‘Hamlet’ is required reading (= must be read) for this course.《哈姆雷特》是這門課程的指定讀物。
- Several students failed to reach the required standard.有幾名學生沒有達到規定的標準。
- be required of somebody What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)?接待員的職責到底是什麽？
- be required to do something All candidates will be required to take a short test.所有候選者都要參加一次小測驗。
- All adults are legally required to pay the tax.法律要求所有成年人都要交稅。
- require that… We require that you comply with the following rules:…我們要求你遵守以下規則：…
- The law requires that everyone wear a seat belt.法律要求每個人都要系安全帶。
Extra Examples
- The government's ruling will require widespread changes in classroom practices.政府的裁決將要求在課堂實踐中進行廣泛的變革。
- Graduates should possess the knowledge and skills required by industry.畢業生應具備行業所需的知識和技能。
- Students were required to provide a written proposal. 學生被要求提供一份書面提案。
- Such use may require approval by federal regulatory agencies.這種使用可能需要聯邦監管機構的批準。
- The workshop is free, but booking is required.研討會是免費的，但需要預訂。
- Farmers will be required to pay for the testing.農民將被要求支付檢測費用。
- These are the conditions required under the terms of the agreement.這些是協議條款要求的條件。
Synonyms demand
demand
- require
- expect
- insist
- ask
These words all mean to say that somebody should do or have something.
- demand to make a very strong request for something; to say very definitely that somebody should have or do something:
  She demanded an immediate explanation.她強烈要求立即作出解釋。
- require [often passive] (rather formal) to make somebody do or have something, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards:
  All candidates will be required to take a short test.所有候選人都要做一個小測驗。
- expect to demand that somebody should do, have or be something, especially because it is their duty or responsibility:
  I expect to be paid promptly for the work.我要求即時付工錢。
- insist to demand that something happens or that somebody agrees to do something:
  I didn’t want to go but he insisted.我並不想去，但他硬要我去。
  We insist on the highest standards at all times.我們始終堅持最高標準。
- ask to expect or demand something:
  You’re asking too much of him.你對他要求過分了。
demand, expect or ask?用 demand、expect 還是 ask？Ask is not as strong as demand or expect, both of which can be more like a command.Patterns
- to demand/require/expect/ask something of/from somebody
- to demand/require/expect/insist/ask that…
- to require/expect/ask somebody to do something
- to demand/require/expect/ask a lot/too much/a great deal
- to be too much to expect/ask
Topics Permission and obligationb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- urgently
- reasonably
- generally
- …
See full entry