in bad need of

基本解释

We're in bad need of medical workers, especially surgeons.
这里最需要医务人员，特别是外科医生。
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As the season is drawing near, our customers are in bad need of the goods contracted.
由于销售季节已来临，我客户急需所订货物。
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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.
走近房子时，他没有看到金色的窗子。他看到的是一所急需粉刷、而且周围篱笆都已坏掉的房子。
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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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