needful
/ˈniːdfəl/
CEFR level C2Topic Daily lifeWord #7051 in the learning path
必要的；必需的
Definitions
adj. necessary for a particular purpose
必要的；必需的
Example
They packed everything needful for the long winter journey.
他们装好了漫长冬日旅途所需的一切物品。
Reliable access to clean water is needful for maintaining public health in isolated rural communities.
可靠的清洁用水供应是偏远农村社区维持公共卫生的必要条件。
Collocations
- needful supplies
- everything needful
- do the needful
Word family
- need (n.)
- need (v.)
- needy (adj.)
Synonyms
- necessary
- essential
Antonyms
- unnecessary
Usage tip
较古旧或正式；雅思写作通常用 necessary。
FAQ
- What does needful mean?
- necessary for a particular purpose
- How is needful pronounced?
- UK /ˈniːdfəl/, US /ˈniːdfəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
