Need sb doing sth 用法详解

什么是 “need sb doing sth”?

在英语中,“need sb doing sth” 是一种较为特殊的结构,表示“需要某人持续做某事”或“容忍/允许某人做某事(常用于否定或疑问)”。它不同于常见的 “need to do” 或 “need sb to do sth”。

例句: I can’t stand him leaving the door open.

(我受不了他总是让门开着。→ 隐含“need”的否定用法:I don’t need him leaving the door open.)

常见用法与语境

✅ Do we need her constantly interrupting the meeting?

✅ I don’t need you reminding me of my mistakes.

⚠️ We need him working on this project full-time. (较正式)

与相似结构的区别

1. need sb to do sth:表示“需要某人去做某事”(一次性或具体动作)。

→ I need you to fix the computer.

2. need doing sth(= need to be done):表示“某事需要被做”。

→ The car needs washing. (= needs to be washed)

3. need sb doing sth:强调“某人持续/反复做某事”的状态,常带负面情绪。

→ I don’t need him hovering around me all day!

小测验

以下哪句使用了正确的 “need sb doing sth” 结构?