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Needn't Meaning in English

word · lemma: need

/ˈnidənt/
NEE-duhnt
/nˈiːd/
NEE-duhnt

释义

A contraction of 'need not'. It is used to say that something is not necessary or not required.

用法与细微差别

Common in British English and less common in everyday American English, where 'don't need to' is more usual. It is followed by the base verb: 'You needn't worry.' 'Needn't have + past participle' means something was done but was unnecessary: 'You needn't have bought food.'

例句

You needn't come early tomorrow.

basic

We needn't wait for him.

basic

She needn't bring any food.

basic

You needn't worry — everything's under control.

natural

You needn't have bought me coffee, but thanks.

natural

We needn't rush; the movie starts at nine.

natural