necessary
/ˈnesəsəri/ · /ˈnesəseri/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1811 in the learning path
必要的；必需的
Definitions
adj. needed for a particular purpose or situation
必要的；必需的
Example
Take a warm coat if you think it's necessary.
如果你觉得有必要，就带上一件暖和的外套。
Investment in public transport is necessary to reduce traffic congestion and improve urban air quality.
投资公共交通对于缓解交通拥堵和改善城市空气质量是必要的。
Collocations
- if necessary
- necessary precautions
- necessary for
- absolutely necessary
Word family
- necessity (n.)
- necessarily (adv.)
- unnecessary (adj.)
- necessitate (v.)
Synonyms
- essential
- required
Antonyms
- unnecessary
Usage tip
常用it is necessary to do；necessarily意为“必然地”。
FAQ
- What does necessary mean?
- needed for a particular purpose or situation
- How is necessary pronounced?
- UK /ˈnesəsəri/, US /ˈnesəseri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
