late 12c., niedfulle, "needy," from need (n.) + -ful. Meaning "characterized by need" is from mid-13c.; meaning "indispensable" is from mid-14c.; noun meaning "what is necessary" is from 1709. Colloquial sense of "cash" is recorded from 1774 in phrase the needful "money." Related: Needfully.
双语例句
1. His last book, "Needful Things", was a retread of tired material.
他的上一本书《必需品》尽在重复些老掉牙的内容。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The section of society most needful of such guidance is the young male.
最需要这种指导的社会群体是青年男性。
来自柯林斯例句
3. In order to live, I must have what you call " the needful ", which I can got only by working.
为了生活, 我必需要你所谓的 “ 钱 ”, 而我只有工作才能挣钱.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. As she made the needful preparations her courage failed her.
当她作必要的准备时,她的勇气背叛她了.
来自辞典例句
5. Food, clothing and shelter are needful for the maintenance of health.
