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need

/ˈniːd/

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verb

needs; needed; needing

[+ obj] :to be in a condition or situation in which you must have (something) :to require (something)

Do you need help?

I need some advice. What do you think of this dress?

I just need a couple of minutes to get ready.

Most babies need at least 12 hours of sleep a day.

We badly need a vacation.

a badly needed vacation = a much-needed vacation

Further research is urgently needed if we are to find a cure.

Another delay is the last thing I need!

Men? Who needs them?! I certainly don't. - often used of things

This plant needs lots of sunlight.

The soup needs some salt. [=this soup does not have enough salt]

They're buying a house that needs a lot of work. [=that is in poor condition]

This problem needs your attention. [=you should give your attention to this problem]

[+ obj] a - used to say that some action is necessary

I've got a lot of laundry that needs washing.

usually followed by to + verb

I've got a lot of laundry that needs to be washed.

We need to hurry or we'll miss the bus.

A lot of work needs to be done to the house.

You don't need to [=have to] answer that if you don't want to.

Should we lock the car doors? No, I don't think we need to.

b - used to say that it is important and necessary for someone to do something; followed by to + verb

I need you to tell me the truth. [=you have to tell me the truth]

We need you to be well-rested for the game tomorrow.

We need you to answer a few questions.

[modal verb] - used to say that something is necessary

All you need do is ask. [=all you need to do is ask]

You need only look at her [=it is only necessary for you to look at her] to understand why I fell in love.

usually used in negative statements and in questions for which the answer is assumed by the speaker to be no

You needn't leave if you don't want to. [=you don't have to leave if you don't want to]

You need not answer these questions. [=you don't have to answer these questions]

I told him he needn't worry.

Nothing bad happened. You need not have worried.

Need I point out that your father disagrees?

The modal verb need is used especially in British English. In U.S. English, it is commonly used in phrases like need not apply and need I say more.

High school dropouts need not apply. [=they should not apply because they will not get the job]

The movie was a complete waste of time. Need I say more? [=that is all I need to say]

need no introduction

xem introduction

noun

plural needs

a situation in which someone or something must do or have something [noncount]

You can always call me at home if the need arises.

These new methods reduce the need to use harmful chemicals on crops. [singular]

We find that there is still a need for further discussion.

There is a great/desperate/pressing need for change. - see also a crying need at crying

[count] :something that a person must have

Our experienced staff will go out of their way to meet/satisfy/fulfill your every need. :something that is needed in order to live or succeed or be happy - usually plural

She struggles to meet the daily needs of her children.

the basic needs of every human being

This ought to be enough money to cover/meet your immediate needs.

economic/financial needs

The house is large enough for the family's needs. - see also special needs

[count] :a strong feeling that you must have or do something

He has trouble expressing his emotional needs.

I felt a need to take control of the situation.

a need to be loved

She has an overwhelming need to be liked and respected.

I don't feel the need to defend my decision.

drivers who feel the need for speed [=who want to drive fast]

[noncount] :a situation in which people do not have things that they need

They helped us in our hour of need. [=when we most needed help]

We can always count on them to help us in times of need. [=when we need help]

a charity that raises money for women and children in need [=who are poor] - see also a friend in need is a friend indeed at friend

if need be

if something becomes necessary

You can always call me at home if need be.

We'll leave without them if need be. [=if we have to]

in need of

used to say that someone or something needs to have something

The program is in desperate/dire/urgent need of financial support.

More important things were in need of her attention.

The trucks are in constant need of repair.

no need

used to say that something is not necessary

I'll get someone to help you. No need. I can do it myself. - often followed by to + verb

There's no need to get excited.

There's no need to apologize.

There's no need to shout. I can hear you. - often + for

There's no need for him to apologize.

There's no need for you to shout. = There's no need for shouting.

There's no need for that kind of behavior.

The doctor says that there's no need for surgery.

* Các từ tương tự:
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