1. | [u] 必然;必要;需要the fact that sth must happen or be done; the need for sth |
We recognize the necessity for a written agreement. 我们认为有必要签订一份书面协议。 | |
We were discussing the necessity of employing more staff. 我们在讨论是否需要雇用更多员工。 | |
There had never been any necessity for her to go out to work. 她从来就没有出去工作的必要。 | |
This is, of necessity , a brief and incomplete account. 这必然是一个简略的、不完全的描述。 |
2. | [c] 必需的事物;必需品a thing that you must have and cannot manage without |
Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing. 许多人甚至买不起食物和衣服之类的基本必需品。 | |
Air-conditioning is an absolute necessity in this climate. 这样的气候绝对需要有空调。 |
3. | [c][ususing] 必然性;不可避免的情况a situation that must happen and that cannot be avoided |
Living in London, he felt, was an unfortunate necessity. 他觉得在伦敦生活是迫于无奈。 |