| 单词 | need |
| 释义 | need v. & n. --v 1. tr. stand in want of; require (needs a new coat). 2. tr. (foll. by to + infin.; 3rd sing. present neg. or interrog. need without to) be under the necessity or obligation (it needs to be done carefully; he need not come; need you ask?). 3. intr. archaic be necessary. --n 1. a a want or requirement (my needs are few; the need for greater freedom). b a thing wanted (my greatest need is a car). 2. circumstances requiring some course of action; necessity (there is no need to worry; if need arise). 3. destitution; poverty. 4. a crisis; an emergency (failed them in their need). Phrases and idioms at need in time of need. had need archaic ought to (had need remember). have need of require; want. have need to require to (has need to be warned). in need requiring help. in need of requiring. need not have did not need to (but did). Etymology: OE neodian, ned f. Gmc |
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