demonstrate
柯林斯词典
1. V-T To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people. 证明
The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality. 这项研究也证明了肥胖和死亡率之间的直接关系。
They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies. 他们急于向选民证明他们有切实可行的政策。
2. V-T If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it. 展现 (才能、品质、感情)
Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?
例如,他们展现了对民主的奉献吗?
3. V-I When people demonstrate, they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something. 游行示威
Some 30,000 angry farmers arrived in Brussels yesterday to demonstrate against possible cuts in subsidies. 昨天大约三万名愤怒的农民到布鲁塞尔游行示威,反对可能的补贴削减。
In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change. 在各城市,已经有大量的群众举行示威游行要求变革。
4. V-T If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. 展示
A selection of cosmetic companies will be there to demonstrate their new products. 一些化妆品公司会在那里展示他们的新产品。
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demonstrate /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/ (demonstrating,demonstrated,demonstrates)
剑桥词典
- You need to demonstrate to the examiners that you have more than a literal understanding of the text .
- It is impossible to demonstrate conclusively that the factory is responsible for the pollution .
- Management have demonstrated almost unbelievable incompetence in their handling of the dispute .
- The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition .
- I can show you studies which demonstrate that some forms of alternative medicine are extremely effective .
demonstrate verb (SHOW)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to show or make make something clear
显示;表明
These numbers clearly demonstrate the size of the economic problem facing the country . 这些数字清楚表明了该国经济问题的严重程度。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth . 研究表明,婴儿出生后很快就能辨识母亲的声音。
These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning . 这些问题显示出了战略规划的重要性。
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
to show something and explain how it works
展示,演示
He got a job demonstrating kitchen equipment in a department store . 他找到一份在百货店演示厨房设备的工作。
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] The teacher demonstrated how to use the equipment . 老师演示了如何使用这种设备。
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demonstrate verb (EXPRESS)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to express or show that you have a particular feeling , quality , or ability
表达;表露;表现;显露
He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project . 他对该项目表现出了极大的兴趣。
His answer demonstrated a complete lack of understanding of the question . 他的回答表明他完全没有理解这个问题。
demonstrate verb (PROTEST)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 ]to make a public expression that you are not satisfied about something, especially by marching or having a meeting
示威,游行
Thousands of people gathered to demonstrate against the new proposals . 数千人聚集在一起示威,抗议这些新提案。 返回 demonstrate