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needs

英 [niːdz] 美 [nidz]

解释

adv. （只与must连用）必须地
n. 需要（need的复数）
v. 需要；必须；缺少（need的三单形式）

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英文词源

needs (adv.): "of necessity, necessarily," in archaic constructions involving must (late 14c.) is from Old English nede, instrumental and genitive singular of nied (see need), used as an adverb reinforcing must, hence the genitive ending.

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例句和用法

1. There needs to be a properly informed public debate.: 有必要让公众在充分知情的状况下展开辩论。

2. Don't assume your baby automatically needs feeding if she's fretful.: 不要想当然地认为你的宝宝一闹就是要吃奶。

3. Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs.: 针对他们各人不同的需要挑选柔软、软硬适中或者坚硬的床垫。

4. The European Parliament badly needs a president who can burnish its image.: 欧洲议会急需一位能改善其声望的主席。

5. The economy needs an immediate 2 per cent cut in interest rates.: 当前经济状况需要立即将利率下调两个百分点.