要
important; want; need; will; if; either...or
Meanings
12 senses · 60 examplesadjective
important; essential
neutralUsed to describe things that are crucial or necessary.
Safety is the most important.
This is a key point.
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Time is very important in emergency situations.
He holds an important position in the company.
The importance of this issue cannot be ignored.
noun
important content; key point
neutralRefers to the main or essential part of something.
Please summarize the key points of the report.
The outline of the meeting has been distributed.
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His speech grasped the main key points.
The abstract part needs to be concise and to the point.
The teacher asked us to extract the key points of the text.
verb
to want; to hope for
neutralUsed to express a desire for something.
I want a cup of coffee.
He wants the latest model of mobile phone.
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The children want to go to the amusement park to play.
She wants a book about history.
We want a quiet environment to study in.
verb
to ask for; to demand
neutralUsed to express asking someone for something.
He asked his friend for a pen.
The little brother asked his sister for a toy to play with.
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The boss asked the employees for work reports.
She asked the teacher for some study materials.
He asked me to bring him a lunch.
verb
to request; to ask someone to do
neutralUsed to express a request for someone to perform an action.
She asked me to help her take care of her pet.
Mom asked me to go home early.
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The teacher asked us to finish the homework.
He asked his colleague to help him handle the emails.
The boss asked the secretary to arrange the meeting.
auxiliary verb
to will; to intend to
neutralUsed to express the intention to do something.
I will go to the library to read books.
He intends to learn to play the piano.
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We will participate in tomorrow's competition.
She intends to lose weight, so she started exercising.
They will travel abroad.
auxiliary verb
to need to; should
neutralUsed to express necessity or obligation.
You need to finish the task on time.
You should be careful when crossing the road.
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We should respect the elders.
We need to study carefully and hard.
You should go to see a doctor when you are sick.
auxiliary verb
to need; to require
neutralUsed to express the requirement of something for an action.
Making this dress needs three meters of cloth.
It takes ten minutes to walk from here to school.
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This project needs a lot of financial support.
Cooking rice needs an appropriate amount of water.
Completing this task needs team cooperation.
auxiliary verb
to be going to; will
neutralUsed to express a future action or event that is about to happen.
It is going to rain.
We are going to have a holiday.
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The train is going to leave, hurry up and get on.
She is going to get married and invited many friends.
The meeting is going to start, please be quiet.
auxiliary verb
to be likely to; to estimate
neutralUsed to express an estimation or comparison.
This apple is likely to be sweeter than that one.
The north in winter is much colder than the south.
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This method is more effective.
Taking a plane is faster than taking a train.
This problem is more difficult to solve.
conjunction
if; in case
neutralUsed to introduce a conditional clause.
If it doesn't rain tomorrow, we will go hiking.
If you don't come, I will go by myself.
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If you are late, the teacher will criticize you.
If you need help, tell me.
If the weather is good, we will go for a picnic.
conjunction
either...or
neutralUsed to introduce a choice between two options.
Either you go, or I go.
We either watch TV at home or go out for a walk.
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Either finish the homework, or be punished.
Either eat rice or noodles, you choose one.
Either take a taxi or take the bus, stop hesitating.