Definitions
v. To require something because it is necessary or important
需要；必须
n. Something necessary or the condition of requiring it
需要；需求
n. A situation in which essential things are lacking
贫困；困境
Example
These plants need more water during hot weather.
天气炎热时，这些植物需要更多的水。
Cities need to improve public transport if they want to reduce dependence on private cars.
城市若想减少人们对私家车的依赖，就需要改善公共交通。
Collocations
- need to do something
- meet basic needs
- in need
- an urgent need
Word family
- needy (adj.)
- needless (adj.)
Synonyms
- require
Usage tip
need to do表需要做；need doing表需要被做。
FAQ
- What does need mean?
- To require something because it is necessary or important Something necessary or the condition of requiring it A situation in which essential things are lacking
- How is need pronounced?
- UK /niːd/, US /niːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
