Definitions
v. To necessarily involve or require something
必然涉及；需要
Example
This new job entails working some evenings and weekends.
这份新工作需要在一些晚上和周末上班。
Expanding public transport will entail substantial initial costs, although the environmental and social benefits may justify this investment.
扩建公共交通必然涉及大量前期费用，但其环境和社会效益可能使这项投资值得。
Collocations
- entail costs
- entail risks
- entail doing something
Word family
- entailment (n.)
Synonyms
- involve
- require
Usage tip
后接名词或动名词：entail doing，不接to do。
FAQ
- What does entail mean?
- To necessarily involve or require something
- How is entail pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈteɪl/, US /ɪnˈteɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
