| 单词 | demand |
| 释义 | demand (dɪmɑːnd , -mænd ) Word forms: demands , demanding , demanded 1. verb B1 If you demand something such as information or action, you ask for it in a very forceful way. Mr Byers last night demanded an immediate explanation from the Education Secretary. [VERB noun + from] Russia demanded that Unita send a delegation to the peace talks. [VERB that] The hijackers are demanding to speak to representatives of both governments. [VERB to-infinitive] 'What did you expect me to do about it?' she demanded. [VERB with quote] Synonyms: challenge, ask, question, inquire 2. verb B2 If one thing demands another, the first needs the second in order to happen or be dealt with successfully. He said the task of reconstruction would demand much patience, hard work and sacrifice. [VERB noun] There would be fewer international crises demanding his attention. [VERB noun] But he could also turn on the style when the occasion demanded. [VERB] Synonyms: require, take, want, need 3. countable noun B1 A demand is a firm request for something. There have been demands for services from tenants up there. [+ for] They consistently rejected the demand to remove U.S. troops. He grew ever more fierce in his demands. Synonyms: request, order, charge, bidding 4. uncountable noun B2 If you refer to demand, or to the demand for something, you are referring to how many people want to have it, do it, or buy it. Another flight would be arranged on Saturday if sufficient demand arose. Demand for coal is down and so are prices. The demand to see her work is much greater than expected. Because of the slump in domestic demand, production has stopped. 5. plural noun The demands of something or its demands on you are the things which it needs or the things which you have to do for it. Researchers wrongly assumed that people were quite clear about the demands of the task. ...the demands and challenges of a new job. [+ of] There were too many other demands on his loyalty now. 6. in (great) demand phrase B2 If someone or something is in demand or in great demand, they are very popular and a lot of people want them. He was much in demand as a lecturer in the U.S. 7. make demands phrase If someone or something makes demands on you, they require you to do things which need a lot of time, energy, or money. I had no right to make demands on his time. 8. on demand: usu PHR after v phrase If something is available or happens on demand, you can have it or it happens whenever you want it or ask for it. There was free tea and coffee on demand. Collocations: demand a pay rise They could sweep into the office and demand pay rises - unsurprisingly, they loved it. Times, Sunday Times It suggests that workers may have more leverage to demand pay rises that can fuel an inflationary spiral. Times, Sunday Times Younger cast members are said to be demanding pay rises for the extra work. The Sun Across the city, thousands of teachers blocked streets, demanding pay rises and better materials for state schools. Times, Sunday Times They will continue to demand some reduction of sanctions as a precondition to talks. Times, Sunday Times Don't demand a reduction if you end up with a marginally smaller room than someone else. Times, Sunday Times Other approaches are demand reduction and harm reduction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They can reduce their carbon emissions (their carbon footprint) through capital investment, projects and demand reduction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These alternatives include not only construction projects but also demand reduction measures, such as road pricing, developing more walkable neighborhoods and promoting telecommuting. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They would board foreign boats and demand their share of the catch. Times, Sunday Times In return for granting consent, you and the other owner can demand a share of any resulting increase in value of the top-floor flat. Times, Sunday Times A situation where clubs break even or are profitable and players demand their share of the spoils? Times, Sunday Times The biggest earnings go to stars able to demand a share of the profits early in the accounting process. Times, Sunday Times Investors demanded their share, too, and the board duly acceded. Times, Sunday Times And they will decide today whether to demand an explanation from them. The Sun (2016) At one point, the head of the interdealer broking desk visited his home to demand an explanation. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Hendrik was looking at him intently, his eyes demanding an explanation. AMAGANSETT (2004) We also demand an investigation on the role of labor brokers in this whole incident. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are demanding an investigation into election fraud and the prosecution of those responsible. Times, Sunday Times Motoring organisations demanded an investigation into the construction of fuel tanks used by heavy goods vehicles. Times, Sunday Times Labour has demanded an investigation into the unusual sequence of events, which unfolded shortly before the troubled charity closed at the start of this month. Times, Sunday Times By enough, though, to lose their trust, and for 120,000 of them to sign a petition demanding an investigation. Times, Sunday Times Without repression there would be no demand for the product. Times, Sunday Times A manufacturer produces and creates demand for a product and then proceeds, through selective pricing, to tell the consumer at which outlet they should buy from. ST The costs imposed by the inevitable fluctuations in product demand had previously been met by shareholders: in periods of slack the workforce was not fully utilized. The Times Literary Supplement Its software matches buyers with sellers, and automates pricing based on camera specifications and product demand. Times, Sunday Times Increased consumer demand for your product might sound like an advantage, but if you can't meet it, it can be deeply detrimental to your business. Times, Sunday Times There would then be less demand for the service of high-powered mathematicians to invent instruments which bamboozle the rest of us. The Times Literary Supplement Our analysis shows funding constraints, service demand increases and one-off issues such as new obligations around pension deficits, creating a perfect storm for local government finances, peaking in 2013-14. Times, Sunday Times There has been a large demand for the service since it was launched. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However due to extremely high demand for the service, new sign-ups were suspended only a week later. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There was not great demand for her service in the community. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The demand for gas and electricity rises so strongly in cold spells. Times, Sunday Times High oil prices cut demand for gas guzzlers and boost sales of hybrid cars. Times, Sunday Times Shell said that sales at the petrol pump were down 6 per cent while it was also facing weaker industrial demand for gas - a consequence of the global recession. Times, Sunday Times Demand for gas surged to a third above normal winter levels as people turned up their heating. Times, Sunday Times Demand for gas was running at 448 million cubic metres, 28 per cent higher than the seasonal norm. Times, Sunday Times Rising demand for labour, and skill shortages, will support an increase in earnings growth. Times, Sunday Times A significant decline in demand for labour this winter seems clear. The Sun Normally, a recovery in the economy brings an increase in demand for labour, pushing up both wages and employment. Times, Sunday Times In a free labour market, where salaries vary with the supply of and demand for labour, skills shortages are soon eliminated. Times, Sunday Times What happens now depends on whether the demand for labour outpaces the supply. Times, Sunday Times For the past decade the world's most populous country was the main source of demand growth. Times, Sunday Times (2014) More production here means weaker oil prices worldwide, especially if demand growth weakens. Times, Sunday Times (2017) In the same period global demand growth has slowed from 3.6 mbd to 0.7 mbd. Times, Sunday Times (2008) And we should demand justice in the use of these funds, especially in the shadow of broken fiscal promises and broken hopes for economic justice. Times, Sunday Times Her body was found wrapped in a sheet tied with wire below a cliff, causing thousands to turn out on the streets to demand justice. The Sun They had come to demand justice from the political reformers - from the mill owners and the rising middle class. Times, Sunday Times Unsanctioned independent organizations of lawyers, students, journalists, and physicians sprang up to demand justice and change. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The previous day, some 40 people gathered to demand justice. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We cannot demand loyalty - we have to earn it. Times, Sunday Times Fans demand loyalty from the players but, when one steps out of line, they will readily accept them back — as long as they can see the effort going in. The Sun The proposal of a written declaration was not passed, but the central committee decided to demand loyalty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In return for the lease of land, the king could demand loyalty and allegiance from the vassal and his sub-vassals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That version of the contracts, which demanded loyalty to one company even if no work was available, was recently outlawed. Times, Sunday Times When we pursued the contactor for recompense he started to send threatening letters demanding payment of his call-out charge. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The executors of both estates had letters demanding payment and threatening court action almost before the ink was dry on the grant of probate. The Sun (2015) If a statutory demand payment is not met within 21 days, creditors can file a bankruptcy petition. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The stall holder remonstrated with him and demanded payment for the rarefied comestible. Times, Sunday Times (2007) We were being served free drinks but when I went over to get a round the bar staff didn't recognise me and demanded payment. The Sun (2016) She's too august to fear anyone will doubt her, demand proof or sue? Times, Sunday Times However, in recent years, some lenders have become less stringent with their lending criteria, frequently failing to demand proof of earnings documentation and waiving down-payment requirements. Times, Sunday Times Instead, the bank will contact customers regularly to demand proof, such as annual statements, that they are building up an adequate pot of savings. Times, Sunday Times Promoter reserves the right to demand proof of consumer purchase from retailer. The Sun Claimants also have to go through an arduous process to prove their loss, with airline companies demanding proof that an item was in luggage. Times, Sunday Times Soldiers say it wasn't them as protesters furiously demand protection from the army. Times, Sunday Times Deep reefs aren’t adjuncts for the shallows, but evolutionary hotbeds that demand protection in their own right. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Perhaps the vacuum cleaner community will also demand protection against uninvited advances. Times, Sunday Times They demand protection racket fees from terrified locals, hike up taxes and even sell off antiques stolen from ancient sites. The Sun Sometimes they would conduct headhunting raids, at other times they would demand protection money, so that those being extorted would be safe. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They do not expect thanks or praise, they do not demand recognition, they merely crave the joy of witnessing the happiness of those they nurtured. Times, Sunday Times But there's a dedication to the trappings of their existence that demands recognition and, yes, respect. Times, Sunday Times And third, by demanding recognition and compensation from the state for their environmental and economic contributions, cooperatives increase members political might. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The workers immediately demanded recognition of their union, a 23-cents-an-hour wage increase (to obtain a minimum wage of 35 cents an hour), and an eight-hour work day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Besides mobilising shareholders, big campaigns put pressure on institutional investors to use their greater powers to demand reform. Times, Sunday Times When this crisis eases, voters will demand reform of antiquated labour market rules to protect workers' rights, squeezing profit margins for gig economy firms. Times,Sunday Times Environmental groups are demanding reform when new quotas are issued next year. Times, Sunday Times Confronted by a government demanding reform and questioning the compulsory licence fee which raises nearly £3.7 billion a year, he or she must make some hard decisions. Times,Sunday Times But it spurs her on to demand reforms for the workers. The Sun Its government should not only demand respect but show it as well. Times, Sunday Times A strong, proud word that will demand respect. Times, Sunday Times In this view the orthodoxies that teachers should demand respect and wield authority were among many thrown out in the 1960s and 1970s. Times, Sunday Times Just win, and await the identity of the next opponent, knowing all will demand respect. Times,Sunday Times Only then can they demand respect. The Sun First, to appoint a respected finance minister who can credibly demand sacrifice while lowering expectations. Times, Sunday Times Yet this was a theatrical lifestyle that demanded sacrifices. Times, Sunday Times Celebrity, now as then, can be dangerous: it often demands sacrifice. Times, Sunday Times Sporting exceptionalism demands sacrifice of a kind that few of those who indulge in generalisations tend to recognise, still less comprehend. Times, Sunday Times I knew the job would demand sacrifices and resilience. Times, Sunday Times Demand soars, need screams, profit beckons, but supply still creeps. Times, Sunday Times Average costs have leapt from 114.22 to 140.40 as demand soars. The Sun But that merely keeps it going as demand soars. The Sun This socalled demand surge was a feature of the 2005 hurricane season. Times, Sunday Times Demand surge (an increase in labor rates and other repair costs after major natural disasters) could increase property losses by 20 percent. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The chain introduced reptiles such as the dragons and leopard geckos nationwide after demand surged. The Sun They were built to store electricity generated at periods of low demand, with it being sold to the local grid whenever demand surged. Times, Sunday Times When demand surged last month, supermarket executives were most worried about the availability of imported food, which would have to make its way through multiple countries in lockdown. Times,Sunday Times He was hailed a hero by the thousands who marched yesterday to demand his release. Times, Sunday Times He agreed to consider giving her diplomatic protection status in a bid to demand her release. The Sun The expression has also been used by human rights activists to demand the release of a jailed legal scholar. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They demand the release of their old colleagues languishing in prison in exchange for safe release of the politicians. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A demonstration was organized to demand their release and the police called in army reinforcements. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ministers could use the report to demand the removal of the governing body or to withdraw funding. Times, Sunday Times They wave their handkerchiefs and demand the removal of the bull. Times, Sunday Times Yet we do not demand their removal or renaming. Times,Sunday Times A petition demanding her removal attracted 26,546 signatures, although most who signed were not students at the university. Times, Sunday Times About 200 islanders, a fifth of the population, demanded the removal of the administrator, imposed last year after the island ran out of money. Times, Sunday Times The public were permitted to stage a huge demonstration to demand his resignation. Times,Sunday Times Hundreds of thousands of people joined street protests in 2016 and last year to demand her resignation. Times, Sunday Times He would clearly be weakened [by a poor result] and many of his political opponents would demand his resignation. Times, Sunday Times Opponents said that the incident was shameful and critics took to social media to demand his resignation. Times, Sunday Times He believes a fifth election victory and renewed mandate would make it much more difficult for state prosecutors to demand his resignation. Times, Sunday Times Some two million people, in a territory which has 3.8 million eligible voters, had taken to the streets yesterday to demand the withdrawal of the extradition law. Times, Sunday Times Then we'd be in a position to negotiate with the occupying forces and demand their withdrawal. Times, Sunday Times They have demanded the withdrawal of all foreign troops as a precondition for peace talks. Times, Sunday Times In the run-up to the talk, past students sent an open letter to the college that demanded the withdrawal of his invitation. Times, Sunday Times The protesters demanded the withdrawal of the prime residential plot worth five million rupees (about 58,000). Times, Sunday Times That has boosted domestic demand and made the economy extremely dependent on consumer spending. Times, Sunday Times (2012) But domestic demand has barely flickered upwards. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The statistics office said that the main source of growth was domestic demand. Times, Sunday Times (2016) As its slowing economy reduces domestic demand for steel, it's been dumping the stuff like crazy. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Growth in the manufacturing sector eased back slightly last month, as companies reported that both export and domestic demand remained solid. Times, Sunday Times (2016) What is the price elasticity of demand for the new combined firm? Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) What does the price elasticity of demand measure? Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) These two extreme cases place limits on the price elasticity of demand for a factor. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) The price elasticity of demand is a negative number. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) In this case the price elasticity of demand for the present factor is infinite. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) Pumped storage plants, which involve two bodies of water at different heights, help to manage peaks and troughs in electricity demand. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They stand motionless at the very time when electricity demand is at its peak. Times, Sunday Times (2010) No new large power plants have been built since 1993, despite increased electricity demand. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Its hand has been forced by the eurozone crisis, which has sapped electricity demand and profits in Europe. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Ocean temperatures were warmer than usual, which would help to fuel the huge energy demands of hurricanes. Times, Sunday Times Car usage, energy demands, and water consumption are consistently more wasteful in suburbs than city centre neighbourhoods. Times, Sunday Times Remember that the energy demands of pregnancy are surprisingly low. Times, Sunday Times A hurricane needs warm waters to feed its huge energy demands, with a vortex of winds rushing around a calm central eye. Times, Sunday Times His point, he said, was not to undermine the country's plans to meet 20% of energy demands from renewables by 2020. Times, Sunday Times While the idea may seem quaintly old-fashioned, there's still an enormous demand for dance hosts on a number of cruise ships. Times, Sunday Times Another wave of mis-selling claims will be a blow to the reputation of banks, which are reeling from the enormous demand for compensation over payment protection insurance. Times, Sunday Times Engineering colleges were established to feed the enormous demand for expertise. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Masks were manufactured in a production line to meet the enormous demand for the film. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The sudden enormous demand there for staple products led to large local price rises and some shortages. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Electricity supply can never exceed demand in the manner described. Times, Sunday Times Spread-betters were selling the prices of soft commodities on predictions that cocoa, sugar and coffee supplies could all exceed demand this season. Times, Sunday Times In addition, regulators are trying to slow investment in the car, textile and other industries, where supplies of factories and equipment are believed to exceed demand. Times, Sunday Times Overall, though, supply exceeds demand and growers are still going out of business. Times, Sunday Times Last year the supply of money exceeded demand, so margins fell as lenders competed for customers. Times, Sunday Times So when it comes to making excessive demands, who are today's star culprits? Times, Sunday Times Most of us respond beautifully to sympathy and understanding, just as most of us withdraw when confronted by excessive demands. Times, Sunday Times Her penchant for ballads can also make excessive demands on an audience's concentration. Times, Sunday Times People at home make excessive demands of you, so maybe it's time to set them straight. The Sun He continued by asking why modern firewalls were unable to block excessive demands and divert them. Times, Sunday Times He said that eurozone growth was set to remain close to its long-term trend rates, noting strong export demand and investment, and improving consumer demand. Times, Sunday Times Conversely, a fall in the exchange rate typically boosts export demand, putting upward pressure on inflation and interest rates. Times, Sunday Times The 2008-09 crisis brought about a collapse in export demand - and before it happened indicators were showing milder weakness than they are today. Times, Sunday Times That was underpinned by strong order books and rising export demand. Times, Sunday Times Over this period, as credit markets choked, investment spending by companies collapsed as export demand dried up. Times, Sunday Times The ministry said manufacturing momentum would 'continue to be subdued in the coming months, particularly due to a lack of external demand'. Times, Sunday Times The drop in new business was driven by external demand, with orders from abroad down by 3.2 per cent. Times, Sunday Times Manufacturing conditions are deteriorating at their fastest rate in more than six years, thanks mainly to a slump in external demand. Times, Sunday Times The data indicated a fall in external demand was the main culprit. Times, Sunday Times In a number of countries, the authorities have been seriously concerned about overheating, and within limits policymakers may breathe a sigh of relief at a slackening of external demand. Times, Sunday Times The company has battled with falling demand in Britain and on the Continent. Times, Sunday Times (2012) By cutting capacity and refusing to discount in the face of falling demand, tour operators have ensured that bargains are few and far between. Times, Sunday Times (2008) The 250 workers will be made redundant - victims of falling demand and concerns over the environmental damage caused by burning fossil fuels. The Sun (2020) Oil prices recovered from a fall triggered by fears of dwindling fuel demand. Times, Sunday Times Refineries are struggling financially after a collapse in fuel demand as lockdowns to tackle the coronavirus pandemic cut road travel. Times,Sunday Times The chancellor's stamp duty cut for purchases under £500,000 also helped to fuel demand. Times,Sunday Times It plans to ban all export applications, saying the trade could fuel demand and spark a rise in poaching. The Sun Overseas buyers will fuel demand. Times, Sunday Times There was also a strong rise in mortgage approvals, an indicator of future demand, which hit levels not seen in almost three years. Times, Sunday Times Modest and stable inflation acts as an economic lubricant, it gets consumers to spend and businesses to invest in anticipation of future demand. Times, Sunday Times It has been a difficult year to judge future demand. Times, Sunday Times If companies are confident about future demand, they will invest in plant, machinery and labour. Times, Sunday Times We must take concrete steps now to provide the infrastructure we will need to meet future demand. Times, Sunday Times The country's export-oriented manufacturers have powered its economic ascent but growth is stalling amid waning global demand. Times, Sunday Times (2015) An alternative view is that low global demand is holding things back as public and private sectors deleverage. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Tea prices are also rising because of increasing global demand and adverse weather which have affected supplies. Times, Sunday Times (2015) And this is happening at the same time as the global demand for bling goes through the roof. The Sun (2013) The high basic price is partly down to global demand. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The announcement was welcomed by air taxi operators, who are investing heavily in small jets to meet rapidly growing demand for private flights. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Meanwhile, the company reckons that it will replace sales lost to the housing downturn with growing demand from commercial builders. Times, Sunday Times (2006) But outside of the assembly line there is also growing demand for " job enrichment. MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974) It's a terrifying thought that the growing demand for it may be a passing fad. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Councils are under increasing pressure in providing services such as home helps and care home placements because of growing demand and 28 per cent budget cuts. Times, Sunday Times (2010) With few alternatives, these dubious versions of familiar spirits were nonetheless in high demand. 2019 , 'The Modern Craft Cocktail Movement Got Its Start During Prohibition', Smithsonian In today's world digital literacy and programming skills are in high demand and short supply across every industry and sector. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Besides, her filter-free buffoonery is in high demand. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Then she can chill out and get her batteries recharged for the next big acting job, and think herself lucky she is in such high demand. The Sun (2016) The listing of roles for which there is high demand at the recruitment firm includes underwriters, claims staff and internal auditors. Times, Sunday Times (2009) The website said that the number of inquiries tended to be an indicator of housing demand. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This expected slowdown appears to be largely due to mounting affordability pressures, which have increasingly constrained housing demand. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It also calls for a regulatory overhaul to encourage a building industry upturn to match housing demand and supply better. Times, Sunday Times (2006) There's also huge demand for nonsurgical nose jobs. Times, Sunday Times (2017) There is a huge demand for advanced training aids and personalised equipment. Times, Sunday Times (2007) It is also very important that our automotive industry has access to engineering skills from Europe, because we have a huge demand for them. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We have huge demand for housing and we need to encourage the construction industry to build. Times, Sunday Times (2013) There is huge demand from rich people who like horses or fishing or transporting goods. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Currencies would depreciate in times of deficit, making exports more competitive, and appreciate in periods of surplus to skim the froth off raging import demand. Times, Sunday Times By 1939 all of these developed a huge increase in the domestic demand, and nearly 2.805 manufacture companies which led to having a low import demand. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The fluidity of imports demanded by the 'highly efficient' just-in-time model demands 'a customs agreement with the minimum of frictions', he said. Times, Sunday Times Coupon discounts may increase the demand for complements. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) There has been an increase in value in peregrine falcons and increased demand in the Middle East. Times, Sunday Times (2017) You may already be gaining from the increased demand for housing through the appreciation of your existing home. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The taste for lean meat has greatly increased the demand for venison. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The increased demand for passenger luggage space has drastically and abruptly reduced this supply. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Global oil prices dipped in response to suggestions that the world's secondlargest importer would require less energy as industrial demand faltered. Times, Sunday Times Wholesale gas prices have been pushed lower because of the recession, which has reduced industrial demand for energy as factories reduce production levels. Times, Sunday Times With industrial demand dropping, while commodity production remained unaffected, the market price of copper, zinc and other base metals would collapse. Times, Sunday Times But the far bigger part can be pinned on a sharp fall in industrial demand from factory closures and short-time working. Times, Sunday Times The divergence in prices suggests that industrial demand has been rising. Times, Sunday Times Homeowners have an insatiable demand for colour in borders, containers and, once again, for easy-care houseplants. The Sun (2018) The world's insatiable demand for energy is rapidly altering the economics of its production. Times, Sunday Times (2007) China's insatiable demand for commodities to feed its fast-growing economy has led to rampant global demand for most metals. Times, Sunday Times (2006) The main culprits are legal and illegal logging, to meet the world's insatiable demand for tropical hardwood. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There's an insatiable demand that causes questions for society as a whole. Times, Sunday Times (2017) The chart-topper has added three more dates to meet demand. The Sun (2018) It is part of an inquiry launched last July into whether the industry has the capacity to meet demand. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It has added an extra ship to meet demand for cruise trips and increased its presence at regional airports in Britain. Times, Sunday Times (2010) At least, he reasoned, he could meet the demand note and keep his company alive. RISE OF A MERCHANT PRINCE: BOOK TWO OF THE SERPENTWAR SAGA (1995) This year the company completed a restructuring aimed at adapting to changing consumer tastes, meeting demand to buy online and pick up from drop-off points. Times, Sunday Times (2016) For the first time in years, supply is outstripping demand. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Having supply outstrip demand is no good for anybody. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Will the supply of new bonds outstrip demand? Times, Sunday Times (2016) There's a pent-up demand of people who have not been away at half-term last year or for years before then. Times, Sunday Times A few optimists believe a wave of pent-up demand will be unleashed as newly liberated householders rush out to spend again. Times,Sunday Times Meanwhile, the pent-up demand for homes continues to grow. Times, Sunday Times The rise was put down to pent-up demand and ongoing strong sales in grocery and household. The Sun Pent-up demand was not unleashed, despite several interest rate reductions over the past year. ST This mesmerising series illustrates the appalling physical demands that the members of the expedition impose on those bodies. Times, Sunday Times His ability to survive the physical demands of the modern one-day game are the result of a career-long commitment to keeping himself in optimum condition. Times, Sunday Times The physical demands may get greater, but the wise head of experience means you know how to deal with it better. The Sun The physical demands on bowlers are also much easier now than before. Times, Sunday Times You don't find the physical demands are getting too much? Times, Sunday Times Could fabric really be overtaking leather as the sofa covering of popular demand? Times, Sunday Times Paradoxically, the popular demand for openness may have produced more pressure for private meetings. Times, Sunday Times Once again, popular demand suggested a newsletter topic (no ivory towers around here). Christianity Today Critics of the company's latest venture are told that the job-loss cards are no more than a response to popular demand. Times, Sunday Times Popular demand, apparently, what with 'members of the public' phoning up. Times, Sunday Times In the longer term, the public demand to clean up the environment and stem global warming is opening new markets for green, clean technology. Times, Sunday Times (2007) There is very high public demand for herbal medicine and acupuncture. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The police need to focus resources on catching offenders and pursuing them - this is what the public demand. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Failing to do so is to treat our planet with contempt and ignore the public demand for a fairer, less wasteful system. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Forced to read a scripted ransom demand, he told her that his captors wanted $10 million. Times, Sunday Times Another police source said that gardaí had exhausted every line of inquiry but found 'no evidence of a threat or a ransom demand'. Times, Sunday Times Investigators said the ship's owners received a 900,000 ransom demand, but could not confirm if the call was genuine. The Sun He said that a ransom demand would be issued. Times, Sunday Times That's so bizarre, imagine paying an insurance premium more than the ransom demand would ever be. The Sun A protracted recession is likely to take a bite out of training budgets, reducing demand for short courses. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Leading doctors have called for a ban on cheap alcohol in an effort to reduce demand on hospital accident and emergency wards. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Without a study to assess the needs and how to reduce demand, just building more dwellings will only encourage more demand. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The prime minister has promised to reject any demand for another ballot. Times,Sunday Times The second would not want to reject the demand, since he/she would then get nothing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The society's executive committee has rejected the demand, saying in a statement to members that it was committed to intellectual freedom and professional responsibility. Times,Sunday Times The company rejected his demand. Times, Sunday Times However, the company rejected his demand. Times, Sunday Times But the commentator can perhaps resist that demand without doing the author an injustice. The Times Literary Supplement Some of the country's largest landlords are expected to resist their demands to pay less rent upfront, and for increases to be more transparent. Times, Sunday Times Its practitioners were their own worst enemies, being far too relaxed about the cost of treatments that often continued for years, and resisting the demand for evidence of their effectiveness. Times, Sunday Times He has neither a demonstrable grasp of the practical exigencies of governance nor patience when others resist his demands. Times, Sunday Times This may mean that he resisted the demands of visitation articles in reference to ceremonial observance. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hay and corn prices used to feed dairy cattle have doubled because of the rising demand for corn to ferment to make ethanol, the biofuel. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The centre will meet rising demand and a surge in independent businesses selling on its platform and using its warehousing and delivery services. Times, Sunday Times (2016) For example, the ageing population and growing middle class around the world will ensure a rising demand for medical supplies and treatments. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Energy firms have a strong presence again in this year's league table, reflecting rising demand and high prices over the period. Times, Sunday Times (2008) This new source of competition could be an irritation for landlords of the long-term variety who have been enjoying rising demand and returns for their services. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Food retailers have had to increase their distribution capacity significantly to satisfy demand from families looking to avoid shops and from vulnerable customers. Times,Sunday Times It may therefore be able to satisfy demand by obtaining enough books from the remaining 10 per cent of the print run. Times, Sunday Times Companies are struggling to find enough builders to satisfy demand. Times, Sunday Times However, there were not enough anaesthetists to satisfy the demand from surgeons for the advantageous new method. Times, Sunday Times However, we are clearly a long way from the levels of lending required to satisfy demand. Times, Sunday Times This will tend to slow demand for certain commodities — notably iron ore for steel — while increasing demand for others such as copper, aluminium and energy. Times, Sunday Times Milder weather may slow demand for inventories needed to prevent shortages on the coldest days. Globe and Mail If you raise the price of money by increasing interest rates, you should slow demand for it. Times, Sunday Times The global downturn has made finance scarce and slowed demand for retail and office space. Times, Sunday Times Analysts and investors will be looking for positive signs on the health of the advertising market, amid indications of slowing demand from some outlets. Times, Sunday Times The industry as a whole has seen no sign of slowing demand. Times,Sunday Times (2020) Analysts said that slowing demand and a strengthened dollar was hitting America's exports. Times, Sunday Times (2019) It comes amid slowing demand for crude and near-record levels of production around the world. The Sun (2015) The freeze has also left ambulance services around the country struggling to cope as soaring demand combines with appalling driving conditions on icy roads. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The Coalition has made blunders as hospitals strain to cope with soaring demand and dwindling resources. The Sun (2015) On a monthly basis they were 1.1 per cent higher as the imbalance between the chronic lack of homes for sale and soaring demand continued to intensify. Times, Sunday Times (2015) That comes as news to the other member states, who say they've yet to see a single specific demand. The Sun For a specific demand curve the supply curve would be the price/quantity combination at the point where marginal revenue equals marginal cost. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Both activities place a specific demand on the cardio-respiratory system. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The first effect could be that people buy a second car, with a specific demand for license plate numbers, so they can drive every day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He makes no specific demands and picks no favorites. Christianity Today Chances are they'll have to cut these prices later in autumn to stimulate demand. Times, Sunday Times Falling costs could either be passed on to consumers to stimulate demand or retained to improve margins. Times, Sunday Times Of course, in pure economic terms, prices should drop to stimulate demand but selling vehicles at a loss can only ever be a temporary measure. ST Under intense pressure to hit the targets, the banks sought to stimulate demand and lending was higher than it would have been as a result. Times, Sunday Times To stimulate demand, the company has been forced to reduce prices and give away content, which resulted in a $133 million charge in the fourth quarter. Times, Sunday Times Beijing said that strong demand for exports and robust consumer spending had boosted growth. Times, Sunday Times (2018) There was strong demand for property, accountancy and law services. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In many instances this is because there is strong demand for cheaper properties from local buyers priced out of the more affluent suburbs and city centre. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The high number of elderly people in the area has brought strong demand for care workers, jobs that are often difficult to fill. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There is strong demand from international buyers taking advantage of the weak pound. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Purchases of gold as an investment have surged from barely 5 per cent of total demand 10 years ago to 35 per cent today. Times, Sunday Times Although its use in the fabrication of jewellery may have declined, last year the total demand for gold increased by more than 8 per cent. Times, Sunday Times Other things being equal, this bolsters total demand. Times, Sunday Times Industry's share of total demand has shrunk, too, from about one third to about one quarter over the same time. Times, Sunday Times The funds account for a third of the growth in demand from investors, who in turn account for a third of total demand. Times, Sunday Times It collates data from more than 1,000 scheduled airlines, on a daily basis, to give an overview of anticipated travel demand. Times, Sunday Times But the answer to managing travel demand in the capital has now been revealed: walk. Times, Sunday Times But the airline warned that it would take time for travel demand to recover significantly. Times, Sunday Times With the development of logit and other discrete choice techniques, new, demographically disaggregate approaches to travel demand were attempted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Transit route system travel demand can be specified as either schedule or headway based. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She said that he had made an unreasonable demand that she produce a 'brilliant idea' to justify her return. Times, Sunday Times Also, you walked out on them, you threatened them and you made a sudden, unreasonable demand. Times, Sunday Times Handled tactfully, this problem should be easily resolved, but if he continues to make unreasonable demands, find somewhere else to live. Times, Sunday Times Few things annoy you more than those who make unreasonable demands or seem obsessed with unimportant facts. Times, Sunday Times But scores of tenants complain they have been forced out of the trade by stratospheric rents and unreasonable demands. The Sun In part, this reflected the general macroeconomic slowdown and weak demand for electronic products and in the European car industry. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The problem is not weak demand but a global glut of supply. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This is having a negative impact on the construction industry at a time when weak demand is holding back wider economic recovery. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Manufacturers are scaling back investment plans as the sector struggles against a ' double whammy' of weak demand and political uncertainty. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I'm sure you can imagine the worldwide demand. Times,Sunday Times The competition was cancelled in the mid-70s after worldwide demand for the delicacy pushed prices too high. Times, Sunday Times The worldwide demand for ivory goods, however, remains high, and efforts to stop poaching and protect elephants continue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And worldwide demand for the competition means sponsors are prepared to dig ever deeper. The Sun Reasons for the shortages may include worldwide demand and high cost of raw materials. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 要求, 要求 Japanese: 要求, 要求する |
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