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need

/nid/

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variant 1: needs
variant 2: needed
variant 3: needing

1 · verb

require as useful, just, or proper

需要；需；要

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The two backpack straps are different lengths and need adjusting.

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背包的两条带子长短不同，需要调整一下。

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Pronunciation: /nid/

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