needs

• 主要用于英式英语的副词，表示“必须地”或“必然地”，常出现在固定短语 'must needs' 中，带有古旧或文学色彩。

An adverb used primarily in British English, meaning 'of necessity' or 'necessarily.' It is most commonly found in the fixed phrase 'must needs,' which is somewhat archaic or literary in tone.

1. Necessarily or inevitablyC2formalbritish

   In such a manner as could not be otherwise; of necessity.

   必然

   • He must needs go to the meeting, despite his illness.
   • She needs must accept the consequences of her actions.
   • The truth needs must be told, no matter how painful.

   同义词inevitablynecessarilyof necessityunavoidably

• 名词，表示某事物是必要的或所需的情况，或指一种强烈的愿望或需求感。

A noun referring to a situation in which something is necessary or required, or a strong feeling of wanting or requiring something.

1. Requirement or necessityA2formal

   A situation in which something is necessary or required.

   需要

   • There is a great need for clean water in the region.
   • She felt a strong need to express her opinion.
   • The need for better education is urgent.

   同义词demandessentialexigencynecessityrequirementrequisitewant

   反义词extraluxuryoption

2. Basic requirement for survivalA2formal

   Something essential for survival, such as food, water, or shelter.

   基本需求

   • Food and water are basic human needs.
   • The charity provides for the needs of the homeless.
   • They lack the basic needs for a healthy life.

   同义词essentialnecessityrequirementrequisite

3. Poverty or hardshipB2formal

   A state of being in a difficult situation, often due to lack of money or resources.

   困苦

   • The family lived in dire need after the flood.
   • He helped those in need during the crisis.
   • Many people in need rely on community support.

   同义词destitutionimpoverishmentindigenceneedinesspenuryprivationwant

   反义词affluenceplentywealth

• 表示有必要、必须或缺少某物而需要得到它的动词。可指主观上需要某物，也可指客观上要求或需要某事。

A verb used to indicate that something is necessary or required.

1. Require something essentialA1formal

   To require something because it is necessary or very important.

   需要

   • I need a glass of water.
   • She needs help with her homework.
   • We need to leave now to catch the train.

   同义词call fordemandnecessitaterequirewant

2. Express necessity or obligationA1formal

   Used to indicate that something is necessary or must be done.

   需要

   • You need to finish your report by Friday.
   • He needs to see a doctor immediately.
   • They need to understand the rules before playing.

   同义词have tomustshould