1. to need something
需要
This job requires patience.
這份工作需要耐心。
Plants require sunlight to grow.
植物需要陽光才能生長。
Require Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
require
verb
快速理解
What does "Require" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Require"?
表示需要、要求或規定某事物。
- 1
需要
EN: to need something
翻譯: 需要某物
- 2
要求
EN: to demand or order something
翻譯: 要求或命令某事
- 3
規定
EN: to make something necessary according to a rule or law
翻譯: 根據規則或法律使某事成為必要
小提醒：注意 'require' 後接事物時，常用 'require something'；後接某人做某事時，則用 'require someone to do something'。
發音（How to Pronounce "Require" in English）
How to pronounce "Require" in English?"Require" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Require" from YouTube Videos
The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“you know that might require some kind of deep digging, but where I get my first two users or one user, or three users or five users?”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Require"?How does "Require" change by context?
2. to officially demand or order that someone must do something
要求；規定
The law requires all drivers to have insurance.
法律規定所有駕駛都必須有保險。
The teacher required us to submit the essay by Friday.
老師要求我們在週五前提交論文。
3. to make something necessary as a condition
以...為必要條件
Entry to the competition requires a valid membership.
參加這項比賽的必要條件是有效的會員資格。
The recipe requires three eggs.
這個食譜需要三顆蛋。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Require"?How to make natural sentences with "Require"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| require + noun | 需要（某物） | The job requires patience. (這份工作需要耐心。) |
| require + someone + to + V | 要求（某人）做（某事） | The law requires drivers to wear seat belts. (法律要求駕駛繫安全帶。) |
| require + that + clause | 要求…（某事） | The contract requires that payment be made in advance. (合約要求預先付款。) |
| require + V-ing | 需要被… | This machine requires regular servicing. (這台機器需要定期保養。) |
| be required + to + V | 被要求做（某事） | Students are required to attend the orientation. (學生被要求參加新生訓練。) |
| if required / as required | 如有需要 / 按需要 | Additional information will be provided if required. (如有需要，將提供額外資訊。) |
用法說明
How is "Require" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Require"?
require doing vs require to do
- require doing 表示某事物「需要被做」，主語通常是事物或情況，動詞以主動形式表達被動含義。
- require someone to do 表示「要求某人去做某事」，主語可以是人或規定，明確指出動作的執行者。
- require to do 這個結構本身不完整且不正確，不能直接跟在
require後面。必須有受詞（如someone）或使用被動語態（如be required to do）。 - would require to + V 同樣不正確。正確說法是 would require someone to do 或 would be required to do。 EN: This task requires careful planning. 翻譯: 這項任務需要仔細規劃。
EN:The regulations require all visitors to wear a badge.
翻譯:規定要求所有訪客必須佩戴識別證。
EN:The form requires submitting by Friday.
翻譯:這份表格需要在星期五前提交。
EN:The manager requires us to submit the form by Friday.
翻譯:經理要求我們在星期五前提交表格。
總結建議
一般情況下，使用「require doing」表示事物本身的需要，而使用「require someone to do」來明確指出被要求的對象和動作。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Require" and similar words?How to choose "Require" vs alternatives?
require vs need
「require」較正式且強調必要性或規定，而「need」較口語且強調需求或渴望。
require vs demand
「require」側重客觀必要或規定，而「demand」強調強硬、堅決或權威性的要求。
require vs request
「require」表示必須遵守的規定或必要條件，而「request」是禮貌的請求或詢問。
口語用法
How is "Require" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Require"?
引述
在轉述他人的要求或規定時，常用 "require" 來保持客觀性。 EN: My boss said the report requires a detailed budget breakdown. 翻譯: 我老闆說這份報告需要一份詳細的預算細目。
EN:The terms require that we notify them at least 30 days in advance.
翻譯:條款規定我們必須至少提前 30 天通知他們。
語氣強調
在口語中，可透過重音或與 "do" 連用來強調要求的必要性或糾正對方。 EN: I do require you to be on time for the client meeting. 翻譯: 我確實要求你準時出席客戶會議。
EN:It doesn't just need a signature—it actually requires a witness too.
翻譯:這不只是需要簽名而已——它實際上還需要一位見證人。
停頓填充
在思考或組織句子時，有時會用 "What this requires is..." 或 "If the situation requires..." 作為填充。 EN: So, what this new role requires is... someone with good people skills. 翻譯: 所以，這個新職位需要的是……一個具備良好人際溝通技巧的人。
EN:We can adjust the plan if the situation requires... maybe more funding.
翻譯:如果情況需要……或許更多資金，我們可以調整計畫。
注意：在正式書寫中（如合約、學術論文），"require" 的用法應更精確、完整，避免使用口語中的停頓或省略結構。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Require"?What fixed phrases with "Require" should I remember?
require something of someone
require + noun + of + person
要求某人（提供）某物；對某人提出某種要求
require someone to do something
require + person + to-infinitive
要求某人做某事
as required
as required
視需要；按要求
if required
if required
如有需要
require immediate attention
require + immediate + noun
需要立即關注/處理
legally require
adverb + require
法律要求
require by law
require + by + noun
依法要求
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Require"?Which "Require" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×This job requires to have experience.
✓This job requires having experience. / This job requires experience.
"require" 後面通常不直接接 "to + 動詞原形"。正確用法是接名詞、動名詞 (V-ing)，或接 "someone to do something" 的結構。
×He is required that he finishes the report.
✓He is required to finish the report. / It is required that he finish the report.
被動語態 "be required" 後面應接 "to + 動詞原形"，或使用 "It is required that..." 的句型。"that" 子句中的動詞應使用原形或 "should + 原形"（英式英語常見）。
×This situation requires you careful.
✓This situation requires you to be careful. / This situation requires carefulness.
"require" 後接「人」時，必須使用 "require someone to do something" 的結構，不能直接接形容詞。若要表達狀態，需加上 "to be"。
×My computer requires to repair.
✓My computer requires repairing. / My computer needs to be repaired.
當主詞是「物」且需要被動意義時，"require" 後面應接動名詞 (V-ing) 表示被動，或使用 "need to be + 過去分詞"。直接接 "to repair" 是錯誤的。
×They require knowing the answer.
✓They need to know the answer. / Knowing the answer is required.
"require" 的主語通常是「事物、規定、情況」，表示「使...成為必要」。當主語是「人」且想表達「需要（某物或做某事）」時，更常用 "need" 或 "want"。
×It requires a lot of time for finishing the project.
✓It requires a lot of time to finish the project. / Finishing the project requires a lot of time.
表達「做某事需要...」時，常用 "It requires... to do something" 或 "Doing something requires..."。避免使用 "for doing" 來引導主要動作。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Require"?What are tense/participle forms of "Require"?
requires(3rd_singular)requiring(present_participle)required(past)required(past_participle)