n.

1. 需要；必要；需求；要求[S][（+of/for）][+to-v]
   We have no need to be afraid of them.

   我們不必怕他們。

2. 必要之物；需求[P1]
3. 貧窮；困窘；危急[U]
   My neighbors helped me in my time of need.

   我的鄰居在我困難的日子幫了我忙。

vt.

1. 需要，有……必要[W][+to-v][+v-ing][O2][O4][O7]
   The garden needs watering.

   花園該澆水了。

   I don't think you need to worry about this.

   我認為你不必為這事擔心。

   They need our help.

   他們需要我們幫助。

vi.

1. 生活窮困

v.aux.

1. （多用於疑問句和否定句）需要，必須
   Need you go so soon?

   你需要這麼早走嗎 ？

   You needn't trouble about that.

   你不必為這費事了。

v.

1. require (something) because it is essential or very important rather than just desirable.
2. [usu. with neg. or in questions] expressing necessity or obligation:
   need I say more?
3. archaic be necessary.

n.

1. circumstances in which something is necessary; necessity.
2. a thing that is wanted or required.
3. the state of lacking basic necessities such as food, or of requiring help.

adv.