210、need, want
need 和want两者都有“要、需要”之意,但在实际的用法上有不同之处。
一、都可以跟名词或主动的动词不定式及被动的动词不定式:
He needs a new dictionary. 他需要一本新词典。
你需要什么?的英文:What do you need?need 读法 英 [ni:d] 美 [nid]1、作及物动词的意思是:需要;必须 2、作助动词的意思是:必须;不得不 3、作名词的意思是:需要;需要的东西;责任;贫穷 4、作不及物动词。
He wants a new dictionary. 他需要一本新词典。
He needs to buy a new dictionary.他需要买一本新词典。
He wants to buy a new dictionary.他需要买一本新词典。
The house needs to be repaired. 房子要维修一下。
你可以说: What do you want?What can I do for you?May I take your order?
The house wants to be repaired. 房子要维修一下。
What do you want?Yes,a cup of tea!No,thank you!
二、都可以跟动名词,但动名词的主动式表示被动:
The house needs repairing. 房子要维修一下。
The house wants repairing. 房子要维修一下。
三、want可以跟复合宾语,但need不能;need可以作情态动词,但want不能。例如:
He wanted his son to learn driving. 他要他儿子学驾驶。
Need he return the book today ? 他今天必须还书吗?
You needn't return the book today. 你不必今天还书。
What do you need? 直译 如果是店员或服务员问这样的问题,一般说What can I do for you? Can I help you?