Meaning
用法:
- 用於表示必須完成的事項。例如:「I need to finish my homework.」(我必須完成我的作業。)
- 用於表示某種緊迫感或優先事項。例如:「I need to see a doctor.」(我需要去看醫生。)
當使用「I need to」時,後面通常接動詞原形,表示接下來要執行的動作或任務。這種表達方式能夠清楚地傳達出個人在某些情況下的必要性或義務性。
Today's Sentences
- I need to win.
- I need to work out.
- I need to go on a vacation.
- I need to go to the market.
- I need to volunteer on the weekend.
- Writer's Note
01
I need to win.
Situation 1
The race is tomorrow.
You’ll do great.
Believe in yourself!
相信自己!
I need to win.
我需要贏。
Winning isn’t everything.
But I hope you get to celebrate afterwards!
不過我希望你之後能慶祝一下!
Situation 2
I’m so nervous about the game.
You’ve been competing for years now.
There’s nothing to worry about.
沒有什麼好擔心的。
I need to win.
我需要贏。
You win some and you lose some.
Stay positive.
保持正面態度。
02
I need to work out.
Situation 1
The weather is horrible this week.
I hope it gets better soon.
I need to work out.
我需要去運動。
Were you planning on going for a run?
Yes, my goal was to run 10k every morning.
So much for that.
看來這個計畫沒什麼進展。
Situation 2
I’ve been so stressed these past few days.
Oh no.
How about meditating?
不如試試冥想?
I need to work out.
我需要運動。
Maybe you could ride that new bike you got last month.
03
I need to go on a vacation.
Situation 1
I need to go on a vacation.
Have you been stressed?
Yes, too many hours at the office.
Well, I hear the beaches are great this time of year.
Situation 2
Raising kids is such a handful.
I need to go on a vacation.
我需要去度假。
Have they been getting to you?
Well, sometimes you just need to feel yourself again.
Trying to be a good parent can be overwhelming.
04
I need to go to the market.
Situation 1
It looks like there’s nothing to eat.
Have you checked the freezer for leftovers?
I need to go to the market.
Let me know if you need anything.
如果你需要什麼,請告訴我。
Actually, could you pick up some milk and eggs?
Thanks!
謝謝!
Situation 2
I need to go to the market.
Is there something you wanted to get?
Just some wine and cheese for us tonight.
Let’s go to the market together.
05
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Situation 1
What are you doing on Saturday?
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
What kind of volunteer work?
I’ll be helping out at the food bank.
Situation 2
We’re going to the beach on Sunday.
Wanna come?
想一起來嗎?
I need to volunteer on the weekend.
Where will you be?
I perform free wellness exams for animals on the weekends.
Writer's Note
Similar Words & Phrases
"Need" - Requiring something because it is essential or very important. Also, expressing necessity or obligation.
"Must" - Describes a general or permanent obligation, or an obligation in the near future.
"Should" - When talking about obligation, things that are necessary to do, or to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.
"Have to" - When something is necessary or required, or obliged to do something or have something happen.
Let's look at the examples below:
- I need to do the dishes.
- I must do the dishes.
- I should do the dishes.
- I have to do the dishes.
- He needs to go surfing.
- He should go surfing.
- He must go surfing.
- He has to go surfing.
Write your own examples, practice them aloud, and record yourself!
