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need for sth
There is a growing need for affordable housing.
对经济适用房的需求日益增长。
需要；需求
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需要；需求
Something that is required or lacking; a necessity.
There is a growing need for affordable housing.
对经济适用房的需求日益增长。
需求；需要的东西。
A requirement for something; something needed.
需要救助的状态
a condition requiring relief
对基本或原始需求的渴望或满足感。
A desire or craving for the satisfaction of a requirement perceived as essential or primal.
必要但缺乏的东西
anything that is necessary but lacking
There is a great need for clean water in many parts of the world.
世界许多地方急需清洁用水。
AI contextual example
She felt a sudden need to call her mother.
她突然感到需要给母亲打电话。
AI contextual example
Our company's primary need is to increase sales.
我们公司的首要需求是增加销售额。
AI contextual example
she satisfied his need for affection
她满足了他对情感的需求
WordNet
There is a growing need for affordable housing.
对经济适用房的需求日益增长。
She felt a strong need to apologize.
她感到有强烈的道歉必要。
The garden is in desperate need of water.
花园急需浇水。
Children have a basic need for security.
孩子对安全有基本需求。
Not this
There is need for improvement.
Use this
There is a need for improvement.
在肯定句中，可数名词单数'need'前需要加不定冠词'a'，表示具体的一个需要。
Not this
There are many need in this area.
Use this
There are many needs in this area.
当表示多个需求时，名词'need'应使用复数形式'needs'。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
处于贫困中
She is in need of medical attention.
她需要医疗救助。
满足需求
The program is designed to meet the needs of students.
该项目旨在满足学生的需求。
基本需求
Food and shelter are basic needs for everyone.
食物和住所是每个人的基本需求。
迫切需要
There is an urgent need for clean water in the region.
该地区迫切需要清洁用水。
特殊需求
The school provides support for children with special needs.
学校为有特殊需求的儿童提供支持。
对……的需要
The need for qualified teachers is growing.
对合格教师的需求正在增长。
处于贫困中；需要帮助
Many families in need are receiving assistance.
许多贫困家庭正在得到援助。
患难之交
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
患难见真情。
如果需要的话
We can extend the deadline if need be.
如果需要，我们可以延长期限。
多数人的需求大于少数人的需求。
The movie Star Trek emphasizes the needs of the many.
电影《星际迷航》强调多数人的需求。
发长 /iː/ 音 (如 see, free)
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need表示迫切需求，与want区分：急需之物用need，想要之物用want。
表示必要或缺乏的状态；常见于日常需求、经济困难或心理动机等场合。通常用于一般性陈述，正式和非正式场合均可使用。
These six words all rhyme with 'need', sharing the /iːd/ ending. Be cautious of lookalikes like 'knee' (/niː/) and 'needle' (/ˈniːdəl/) which have similar beginnings but different endings.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.