necessitate

[英] [niˈsesiteit] [美] [nəˈsɛsɪˌtet] 生词本

vt.

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  • 英英释义

1. VERB 使成为必需;需要 If something necessitates an event, action, or situation, it makes it necessary. 
  • A prolonged drought had necessitated the introduction of water rationing...

    由于持续干旱,用水需要实行配给了。

  • Frank was carrying out fuel-system tests which necessitated turning the booster pumps off.

    弗兰克在做燃料系统测试,这一测试需要关掉升压泵。

Verb

1. require as useful, just, or proper;

  • "It takes nerve to do what she did"
  • "success usually requires hard work"
  • "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"
  • "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"
  • "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"
  • "This intervention does not postulates a patient's consent"

2. cause to be a concomitant