demonstrate

['demənstreit]

vt.证明, 演示, 示范
vi.示威

vt.

1. 论证, 证明[+(that)]

The lawyer demonstrated that the witness was lying.

律师证明证人在说谎。

2. (用实验, 实例等)说明, 教[+wh-]

The doctor demonstrated the harmful effects of tobacco.

医生用实例说明烟草的有害副作用。

3. 示范操作(产品), 展示

The salesperson demonstrated a new washing machine.

推销员当众演示新式洗衣机的优点。

4. 显示, 表露

This fully demonstrates their willingness to cooperate.

这充分表明他们愿意合作。

vi.

示威, 举行游行示威[(+against)]

The workers demonstrated for higher wages.

工人示威要求加薪。

词形变化

动词过去式: demonstrated | 动词过去分词: demonstrated | 动词现在分词: demonstrating | 动词第三人称单数: demonstrates |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.展示; 说明

display  manifest  show  illustrate  clarify  

同义参见:

establish  amplify  reveal  represent  prove  indicate  unfold  testify  expound  explain  exhibit  exemplify  

英英释义

动词 demonstrate:

show or demonstrate something to an interested audience

同义词：show, demo, exhibit, present

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

同义词：prove, establish, show, shew

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

同义词：attest, certify, manifest, evidence

march in protest; take part in a demonstration

同义词：march

补充

demonstratedemonstrate英:[ˈdemənstreit] 美:[ˈdɛmənˌstret]vi.1.举行示威游行(或集会)Large crowd demonstrated outside the British Embassy.很多群众在英国大使馆外面示威。vt.1.说明, 演示Recent events demonstrate the need of change in policy.最近的事态表明政策需要改变。This demonstrates that all power belongs to the people.这说明一切权力属于人民。2.论证, 证明All of those demonstrated the correctness of his analysis.这一切都证明了他分析的正确性。3.显示, 表露The fireman demonstrated great courage in saving the child.那位消防队员在抢救孩子的过程中, 表现了极大的勇气。

例句

1. The case demonstrates the law's bias against women.该案表明法律对妇女有偏见。 2. It is easy to demonstrate the truth of this proposition.要证明该命题为真很容易。 3. He demonstrated his courage in the war.他在战争中展示出了勇气。 4. They demonstrated to voters that they were trustworthy.他们向选民证明自己是可信赖的。 5. The scheme later demonstrated a fatal flaw.这一方案不久暴露出了一个致命缺陷。 6. The BBC has demonstrated its digital radio system.英国广播公司演示了其数字广播系统。 7. She demonstrated the technique.她对这种技术进行了示范。 8. She has been demonstrating how to make bread.她一直在示范如何做面包。 9. Thousands of people demonstrated outside the parliament building.成千上万的人在议会大楼外游行示威。 10. In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change.城市里大批群众游行示威, 要求改革。 11. The philosopher demonstrated a philosophical principle.那位哲学家论证了一条哲学原理。 12. The attorney demonstrated that the witness was lying.那位律师证明证人在撒谎。 13. to demonstrate the force of gravity by dropping an object通过落体说明地球引力 14. The instructor demonstrated the proper way to sew in a zipper.教员说明缝入拉链的正确方法。 15. The hero demonstrated his courage by his actions in battle.战斗英雄的勇敢表现在战场上。 16. The soldier demonstrated great courage in saving the drowning child.战士在抢救溺水孩子时表现得很勇敢。 17. She demonstrated her anger by slamming a door.她砰地关上门表示她的愤怒。 18. She demonstrated a new car to customers in the department store.她在百货公司向顾客示范驾驶一辆新汽车。 19. She demonstrated how the computer works.她演示计算机的使用方法。 20. The miners demonstrated for better working conditions.矿工们为改善工作条件而举行示威游行。 21. their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude.他们可耻的沉默证明了他们的无能。 22. computerized design methods will be demonstrated.将要演示利用计算机进行设计的各种方法。 23. [with clause]she demonstrated how to cook chops.她演示如何做肉排。 24. she began to demonstrate a new-found confidence.她开始表现出新近确立起来的自信。 25. thousands demonstrated in favour of the government.成千上万的民众游行支持政府。 26. Using this chart, I'd like to demonstrate to you what has happened to our sales.我想用这张图表来向你说明我们的销售情况。 27. The crew demonstrated the use of lifejackets just after take-off.乘务员在飞机起飞后即示范救生衣的使用方法。 28. I'm not sure what you mean -- could you demonstrate?我不大明白你的意思─你可否示范一下？ 29. Enormous crowds have been demonstrating against the government.一直有大批群众举行反政府示威。 30. Each student must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in order to pass the class.每个学生都必须证明自己掌握了这门专业知识才能通过课程考核。 31. Employees must demonstrate competence in certain skills before they can work independently.员工必须证明自己具备某些技能才能独立工作。 32. The medication will not be marketed until it is demonstrated to be safe.这种药物在被证实安全之前，将不会投入市场。 33. The town's crowded classrooms demonstrate [=point to] the need for more schools in the area.小镇拥挤的教室表明这一地区需要更多的学校。 34. The latest test results clearly demonstrate that the vaccine works.最新实验结果明确显示，这种疫苗有效。 35. The group's failed efforts demonstrate how difficult it is to convince people to change their habits.这个组织失败的尝试表明，说服人们去改变习惯是多么困难。 36. They have demonstrated a willingness to negotiate.他们表示出谈判的意愿。 37. Several people will be demonstrating traditional farming techniques.几个人将演示传统的农耕技术。 38. The instructor demonstrated the correct procedure for pruning a tree.指导者演示了修剪树木的正确步骤。 39. Would you mind demonstrating how the machine works?您能演示一下这台机器是如何运作的吗？ 40. A large crowd was demonstrating [=protesting] downtown.一大群人在市中心举行示威游行。 41. Protesters demonstrated against the war.抗议者进行反战游行。