require
v
(not used in the continuous tenses 不用於進行時態)
1 [Tn, Tf, Tnt, Tg]
depend on (sb/sth) for success, fulfilment, etc; need 有賴於(某人[某事物]); 需要
We require extra help. 我們需要額外的幫助.
The situation requires that I should be there. 情況需要我在那里.
The manuscript requires an expert to understand it. 這份手稿只有專家才看得懂.
All cars require servicing regularly. 所有汽車都需要定期檢修.
2 [esp passive 尤用於被動語態
Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Dn.t]
~ sth (of sb) (fml 文) order or command (sth), esp from a position of authority 命令或指示(某事物)
I have done all that is required by law. 我已按照法律規定把一切做好.
It is required (of me) that I give evidence. 要求我提供證據.
Civil Servants are required to sign the Official Secrets Act. 公務員須簽署遵守公務保密條例.
3 [esp passive 尤用於被動語態
Tn, Tn.pr]
demand (sth) as being obligatory; stipulate (強制性地)要求(某事物); 規定
Hamlet is required reading (ie must be read) for the course. 《哈姆雷特》為本課程指定讀物.
You must satisfy the required conditions to get your voucher. 必須具備所需條件方可獲發憑證.
He only did what was required (of him). 他只是照章辦事.
4 [Tn] (fml 文) wish to have 想要
Will you require tea? 你要茶嗎?
Is that all that you require, sir? 先生, 您還要別的嗎?