in bad need of

基本解釋

We're in bad need of medical workers, especially surgeons.
這里最需要醫(yī)務(wù)人員，特別是外科醫(yī)生。
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As the season is drawing near, our customers are in bad need of the goods contracted.
由于銷售季節(jié)已來臨，我客戶急需所訂貨物。
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As he approached the house, he saw no golden windows but instead a place with in bad need of a painting surrounded by a broken down fence.
走近房子時(shí)，他沒有看到金色的窗子。他看到的是一所急需粉刷、而且周圍籬笆都已壞掉的房子。
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This is because the intelligence world is in bad need of reform.
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If you took offence and are unhappy, I am sorry, but you as a professional should know that the article we used written by you was in very bad need of editing, and is much better now than was originally.
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So with that in mind, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you might be in need of a large roll of duct tape if any these traits remind you of yourself.
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