require/rIˋkwaIr; rIˈkwaIə/v [T]1 to need something 需要: Pets require a lot of care. 宠物需要很多照顾。see box at见 NEED1 方框2 formal to officially demand that someone does something【正式】要求﹐规定: be required to do sth All passengers are required to show their tickets. 所有乘客均须出示车票。