English Dictionary

in need

prep_phrase

Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent. / In distress or otherwise difficult circumstances. / (when followed by “of”) needing (the specified necessities).

I am in need of some help.

意味（1）

Lacking basic necessities such as food and shelter; poor; indigent.

I donated the clothes my son outgrew to help children in need.

意味（2）

In distress or otherwise difficult circumstances.

The team came to the rescue of a whale in need.

意味（3）

(when followed by “of”) needing (the specified necessities).

The house was in need of urgent repairs.