in need英[in ni:d]美[ɪn nid][释义]在危难中，在危急中。[例句]1、I was all right but in need of rest.我没事，就是需要休息一下。

2、A fourth financial firm, insurer MetLife ( MET), would likely be in need of assistance as well.第四家金融公司、大都会人寿（Metlife）可能也需要获得帮助。

3、Many of the buildings are in need of repair.许多建筑需要整修。

4、He was badly in need of a shave.他早就应该刮一下胡子了。

5、We are collecting money for families in need.我们正在为有困难的家庭募捐。