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单词 demonstration
释义
demonstration
noun
uk
/ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/

demonstrationnoun(SHOW)

C1[CorU]
theactofshowingsomeone how to do something, or how somethingworks:
演示，示范
Thisdisasteris acleardemonstrationofthe need fortightercontrols.这场灾难清楚表明需要进一步加强控制。
Let me give you a demonstrationofhow thecameraworks.让我来给你演示一下照相机的工作原理。
She told us howeasyit was to use thesoftware, then by way of demonstrationproducedabeautifulgraphwith a fewclicksof themouse.她告诉我们使用这个软件非常容易，然后点击了几下鼠标就画出了一张好看的图表给我们作了示范。
We're going to acookerydemonstrationtonight.今天晚上我们要去看烹饪表演。
More examples
  • He gave us a demonstration of the newsoftwarein use.
  • Theriseinunemploymentis just another demonstration of the government'sincompetence.
  • Thekidsenjoyedthecookerydemonstration in thesupermarketyesterdayas they got totastethefood.
  • Thepilotsat theairshow put on a veryfinedemonstration ofaerobaticskill.
  • Thebeautyconsultantisexpectedto give demonstrations of how to useournewproducts.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Showing and demonstrating
  • act out
  • attest
  • bespeak
  • betray
  • breastbeating
  • bring
  • define
  • demonstrative
  • flaunt
  • glimmer
  • indicate
  • point (something/someone) out
  • point the wayidiom
  • point to/towardssomething
  • probatory
  • produce
  • prove
  • speak
  • wear
  • whiff
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demonstrationnoun(PROTEST)

B2[C]
(informaldemo)
anoccasionwhen agroupofpeoplemarchorstandtogether to show that theydisagreewith orsupportsomething or someone:
游行，示威
Thestudentsareholdinga demonstration against theproposedchanges.学生们举行游行示威，抗议提议中要进行的改变。
Protestersstagedananti-wardemonstration.抗议者举行反战示威活动。
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More examples
  • Policelinedtherouteof the demonstration.
  • As the demonstrationbegantoturnviolent, thepolicewere called in torestoreorder.
  • Her earlyreleasefromprisonledto a demonstration.
  • Policeusedwatercannontobreakup the demonstration.
  • Thearmyseizedpowerafter fivedaysof anti-government demonstrations.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Activism & pressure groups
  • activism
  • activist
  • agitation
  • agitator
  • agitprop
  • clicktivism
  • clicktivist
  • counter-demonstrate
  • counter-demonstration
  • counter-demonstrator
  • insurgency
  • insurrection
  • interest group
  • lobbyist
  • manosphere
  • social entrepreneur
  • special interest group
  • super-lobbyist
  • super-militant
  • take a kneeidiom
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demonstrationnoun(EXPRESSION)

[CorU]
a way ofexpressingafeelingor aquality:
表示；表达；表现；表明
Hugecrowdsfollowedthefuneralprocessionin apublicdemonstrationofgrief.大批群众跟在葬礼队伍的后面，公开表达他们的悲痛。
There has been little demonstrationofsupportfor theproposalsofar.到目前为止，很少有人对这个提案表示支持。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Showing and demonstrating
  • act out
  • attest
  • bespeak
  • betray
  • breastbeating
  • bring
  • define
  • demonstrative
  • flaunt
  • glimmer
  • indicate
  • point (something/someone) out
  • point the wayidiom
  • point to/towardssomething
  • probatory
  • produce
  • prove
  • speak
  • wear
  • whiff
See more results »
(Definition ofdemonstrationfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

demonstration| American Dictionary

demonstration
noun

demonstrationnoun(ACT OF SHOWING)

[C/U]us/ˌdem·ənˈstreɪ·ʃən/
(short formdemo)
theactofshowingsomeone how to do something or how somethingworks:
[C]Let me give you a demonstration of how thecameraworks.

demonstrationnoun(EXPRESSION OF FEELING)

[C/U]us/ˌdem·ənˈstreɪ·ʃən/
a way ofexpressingafeelingorquality:
a demonstration offriendship

demonstrationnoun(GROUP EVENT)

[C]us/ˌdem·ənˈstreɪ·ʃən/
aneventin which agroupofpeoplemarchorstandtogether to show that theydisagreewith orsupportsomething or someone:
Studentsstagedaprotestdemonstration in theschoolgym.
(Definition ofdemonstrationfrom theCambridge Academic Content Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

demonstration| Business English

demonstration
noun[CorU]
uk
/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/us
MARKETING
theactofshowingsomeone how to use aproductor how a newsystemorproductworks:
anonlinesalesdemonstration
Tradeshowsandproductdemonstrationsareexcellentwaystobuildyourbusiness.
Iofferedtogivethema demonstrationof thesoftwareupdates.
Compare
demo
(Definition ofdemonstrationfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdemonstration

demonstration
They were not syllogistic demonstrations (and they used qualitative representations, not numerical entities or logical categories) and yet they explained effects from physical causes.
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A number of the studies cited as demonstrations of direct perception are in fact demonstrations of direct conscious perception.
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During the anatomy demonstrations, experiments, and discussions, nobody was to disturb the lecturers or the auditors by talking, laughing, or otherwise making a noise.
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In retaliation, the vine growers set fire to the merchants' warehouses, occupied city halls, and organized demonstrations.
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As demonstrations mounted, demanding a reduction in the cost of living and food prices, criticism of the state education system became more accentuated.
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They were acutely aware of its innate unrespectability, and many were drawn to the theatres as meeting places and sites for popular demonstrations.
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As mandatory in filed robotics research, significant experimental demonstrations of the techniques developed are also presented.
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While such arguments fall short of being logical demonstrations, they are nonetheless essential to his early parity argument for the rationality of theistic belief.
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They can also be used to arouse emotion and passion, often in conjunction with public scares or demonstrations.
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The company also presented performance demonstrations, workshops, masterclasses, conferences, seminars, and lectures.
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Pre-show demonstrations of the technology result in the audience 'looking for' the technology which prevents them from fully engaging in the performance.
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Political assassinations, violent demonstrations and electoral boycotts provide striking and disturbing evidence of these struggles.
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The demonstrations disrupted the company's operations, and company staff were trapped in the occupied facilities.
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The last two decades of his work have yielded an impressive cannonade of demonstrations of our sensitivity to environmental frequency.
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Drawing on the empowering imagery of motherhood, a few women attained prominence as agitators and publicists and many more participated in public demonstrations.
From theCambridge English Corpus
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Collocationswithdemonstration

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anti-government demonstrations
Meanwhile, a pay pause due to the decision of employers and employees to raise wages was partly revoked after anti-government demonstrations and strikes.
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demonstration garden
Nature areas to be visited here include: swamp ecosystem, fresh water ecosystem, nature trail, bridge, medicinaldemonstrationgarden, museum, nature walk, grassland and shola.
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demonstration project
The ability of ademonstrationprojectto remove suspicion and convert ideas and concepts into reality should not be underestimated.
From theCambridge English Corpus
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