需
need; demand; military supplies
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to need; to require
neutralUsed to express a requirement for something or a certain amount of time/resources to complete a task.
This project requires a large amount of capital investment.
It will take another three hours to finish this report.
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We need to help each other to overcome the difficulties.
This kind of work requires patience and carefulness.
Adjust product prices according to market demand.
noun
necessities; supplies
formalUsually used in fixed collocations to refer to necessary items for a specific purpose.
Troops on the front line need a large amount of military supplies.
Post-disaster rescue workers must first ensure the basic necessities of disaster victims.
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The expedition team prepared all necessary items for wilderness survival in advance.
The logistics department is responsible for ensuring the daily needs of the troops.
All the equipment needed for this operation has been put in place.