require
verb-
to need something; to depend on somebody/something 需要；依靠；依赖 - require something
These pets require a lot of care and attention. 这些宠物需要悉心照顾。 Deciphering the code requires an expert. 破译密码需要专家。 This condition requires urgent treatment. 这种情况得紧急处理。 Do you require anything else? (= in a shop/store, for example) 你还需要什么吗？ These plants absolutely require shade. 这些植物必须养在阴凉处。 - require somebody/something to do something
True marriage requires us to show trust and loyalty. 真正的婚姻有赖于我们表现出信任与忠诚。 - require that…
The situation required that he be present. 这种情形需要他在场。 - (British English also)
The situation required that he should be present. 这种情形需要他在场。 - require doing something
Lentils do not require soaking before cooking. 小扁豆在烹饪前不必浸泡。
Extra ExamplesThe scheme will require a high level of investment. 这项计划需要大量投资。 Friendships do not just happen; they require effort. 友谊不会凭空出现；他们需要努力。 They are trying to reduce the time required to complete the process. 他们正试图减少完成这一过程所需的时间。 These changes require vast amounts of capital 这些变化需要大量的资本 Sufficient moisture is required for good growth. 良好的生长需要充足的水分。 More research is urgently required before conclusions can be drawn. 在得出结论之前，迫切需要进行更多的研究。 The plants usually require treatment each year. 这些植物通常每年都需要处理。 Your services are no longer required. 不再需要您的服务。 Force is required in order to open it. 需要用力才能打开它。 Applying online requires less time and effort. 网上申请需要更少的时间和精力。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- urgently
- reasonably
- generally
- …
- require something
- [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）；使拥有（某物）；（尤指根据法规）规定 - require something
I just require a signature on the form. 我只需要在表格上签名。 - be required (by something)
The wearing of seat belts is required by law. 法律规定必须系安全带。 ‘Hamlet’ is required reading (= must be read) for this course. 《哈姆雷特》是这门课程的指定读物。 Several students failed to reach the required standard. 有几名学生没有达到规定的标准。 - be required of somebody
What exactly is required of a receptionist (= what are they expected to do)? 接待员的职责到底是什么？ - be required to do something
All candidates will be required to take a short test. 所有候选者都要参加一次小测验。 All adults are legally required to pay the tax. 法律要求所有成年人都要交税。 - require that…
We require that you comply with the following rules:… 我们要求你遵守以下规则：… The law requires that everyone wear a seat belt. 法律要求每个人都要系安全带。
Extra ExamplesThe government's ruling will require widespread changes in classroom practices. 政府的裁决将要求在课堂实践中进行广泛的变革。 Graduates should possess the knowledge and skills required by industry. 毕业生应具备行业所需的知识和技能。 Students were required to provide a written proposal. 学生被要求提供一份书面提案。 Such use may require approval by federal regulatory agencies. 这种使用可能需要联邦监管机构的批准。 The workshop is free, but booking is required. 研讨会是免费的，但需要预订。 Farmers will be required to pay for the testing. 农民将被要求支付检测费用。 These are the conditions required under the terms of the agreement. 这些是协议条款要求的条件。
Synonyms demanddemandTopics Permission and obligationb2- require
- expect
- insist
- ask
- 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. 她强烈要求立即作出解释。
- 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. 所有候选人都要做一个小测验。
- 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. 我要求即时付工钱。
- insist to demand that something happens or that somebody agrees to do something:
I didn’t want to go but he insisted. 我并不想去，但他硬要我去。 We insist on the highest standards at all times. 我们始终坚持最高标准。
- ask to expect or demand something:
You’re asking too much of him. 你对他要求过分了。
demand, expect or ask? 用 demand、expect 还是 ask？ - 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
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- urgently
- reasonably
- generally
- …
- require something
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French requere, from Latin requirere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + quaerere ‘seek’.