| [/ˈdemənstreɪt; ˋdɛmənˏstret/] v 用法:
1 (a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Tw] ~ sth (to sb) show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence 证明; 论证:
demonstrate the truth of a statement (to sb) （向某人）证明一说法的真实性 *
How do you demonstrate that the pressure remains constant? 你怎样证明压力一直不变? *
Can you demonstrate what you mean by that? 你那样做能说明你的意思吗?
(b) [Tn, Tf, Tw] be an example of (sth); show 是（某事物）的实例; 表明; 表示:
The election demonstrates democracy in action. 这次选举是以实际行动体现了民主. *
His sudden departure demonstrates that he's unreliable/how unreliable he is. 他突然离去表明他不可靠[他多麽不可靠]. 用法:
2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tw] ~ sth (to sb) show and explain how sth works or a way of doing sth 示范并解释某物如何操作或使用:
An assistant demonstrated the washing machine (to customers). 店员（向顾客）示范如何使用洗衣机. *
She demonstrated how best to defend oneself. 她示范最有效的自卫方法. 用法:
3 [I, Ipr] ~ (against/in favour of sb/sth) take part in a public rally, etc, usu as a protest or to show support 示威; 进行示威集会或游行:
Thousands demonstrated against the price increases. 数以千计的人举行示威, 抗议物价上涨. 用法:
4 [Tn] express (sth) by one's actions 用行动表达（某事）:
Workers have already demonstrated their opposition to the plans. 工人们已经表明反对这些方案. *
demonstrate strong feelings 显示出强烈的感情. |