
好词典

源自古英语nēd(需要,必要性),与德语Not(紧急情况)同源,最终源自原始印欧语词根*naut-(死亡,危险)。
❶ 指一个人或事物生存、发展或正常运作所必需的东西,可以是物质需求或精神需求。
“Food and shelter are basic human needs.”
(食物和住所是人类的基本需求。)
“The company conducted a survey to understand customer needs.”
(公司进行了一项调查以了解客户需求。)
❶ 表示必须或不可避免地要做某事,通常与must连用,加强语气。
“He needs must go to the meeting despite being ill.”
(尽管生病了,他还是必须去参加会议。)
“She needs must finish the report by tonight.”
(她必须在今晚之前完成报告。)
needs must — 表示必须做某事,强调必要性或无奈的选择。
“Needs must when the devil drives.”
(形势所迫,不得不为。)