| 单词 | demonstration |
| 释义 | demonstration (demənstreɪʃən ) Word forms: demonstrations 1. countable noun B2 A demonstration is a march or gathering which people take part in to show their opposition to something or their support for something. Riot police broke up a demonstration by students. ...mass demonstrations. Synonyms: march, protest, rally, sit-in 2. countable noun A demonstration of something is a talk by someone who shows you how to do it or how it works. ...a cookery demonstration. ...demonstrations of new products. Synonyms: display, show, performance, explanation 3. countable noun A demonstration of a fact or situation is a clear proof of it. This is a clear demonstration of how technology has changed. [+ of] The researchers took this as a demonstration of the fact that people are more likely to smile in a social situation. 4. countable noun A demonstration of a quality or feeling is an expression of it. There's been no public demonstration of opposition to the President. [+ of] ...physical demonstrations of affection. Synonyms: exhibition, display, showing, expression Collocations: clear demonstration To say 'no' is a clear demonstration of very intact self-esteem. Times, Sunday Times (2015) There could not be a clearer demonstration of why this country needs a proper Bill of Rights. Times, Sunday Times (2010) There needs to be a clear demonstration that this is a cultural and not religious habit. Times, Sunday Times (2015) In 2006 the government announced a competition for the construction of a 400mw demonstration project to start in 2014. Times, Sunday Times The initial fish barrier was used as a demonstration project to study the design's effectiveness. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The demonstration project was very successful and created a community of users and volunteer contributors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The demonstration project consisted of just one station and about one kilometre of guideway with no switches. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Prohibits the use of any results obtained from a demonstration project in setting the standard. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since then, hundreds of people have held daily demonstrations demanding that parliament be dissolved. Times, Sunday Times The scandal provoked demonstrations demanding his resignation. Times, Sunday Times Environmentalists engaged in public demonstrations demanding a quicker implementation of the plans. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its capture was seen as a dramatic demonstration of the pirates' ability to strike hundreds of miles offshore. Times, Sunday Times As most kabuki actors specialize only in male or female roles for their entire careers, a skillful performance of this scene serves as a dramatic demonstration of an actor's abilities. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Empirical, theoretical, and simulation studies have led to a number of dramatic demonstrations of the importance of adequate taxon sampling. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Diamagnetic materials are commonly used for demonstration purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The 40 column text modes were never very popular, and were used only for demonstration purposes or with very old hardware. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For demonstration purposes, it can be most easily and safely prepared in situ. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Two of the latest models were also on the streets for demonstration purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They might also form part of a school's laboratory equipment for demonstration purposes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The police administration project was largely successful in this, since the training was based in hands-on demonstration and thus much more immediate and tangible. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Daily riding displays are held at the stables with hands-on demonstrations of horse care. Times, Sunday Times The museum also offers lectures, round-table discussions, workshops, music and dance performances, hands-on demonstrations, school programs and public tours. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They removed flowerbeds from the front of the centre to make way for a huge demonstration allotment. The Sun It ended with a huge demonstration against the war, which the organizers claimed included the participation of 1,000,000 people. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It saw the participation of 60,000 delegates and ended with a huge demonstration against the war (1,000,000 people according to the organizers). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The ceremony was accompanied by a huge demonstration of workers, with red flags. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The event initiated a huge demonstration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was an impressive demonstration of her vocal firepower, but she can be even more potent when she reins in her luvvie instincts. Times, Sunday Times It was described as the most organised and impressive demonstration by the reform movement to date. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The substance makes impressive demonstrations when sprinkled on a white card placed on top of a permanent magnet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She also gives workshops, lecture demonstrations and master classes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It has through its outreach program, reached thousands of people with lecture demonstrations in the schools, free performances, and scholarships for students in need. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The catalogue consists of audio and video recordings of both vocal and instrumental music, as well as lecture demonstrations and other educational material on music. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The company conducts workshops, classes, and lecture demonstrations at area high schools and colleges. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He would demonstrate various facets of a raag or a raagaang in seminars or lecture demonstrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He also gave the first-ever live demonstration of networked personal computing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The show involved a talk, a film and a live demonstration of sledging. Times,Sunday Times After three months of persuasion, the company allowed her to film a live demonstration and put the commercial on air. Times, Sunday Times Following this, see a live demonstration from professional chocolatiers. The Sun After a brief overview of mentorship and the available resources, this interactive session required attendees to participate in a live demonstration of the program. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Violence erupted last week as mass demonstrations took place across the country in the third general strike this year. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Hospitals and schools have been disrupted, the Army deployed and there could be more mass demonstrations this week. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In a series of mass demonstrations over three years, thousands of low-income Spaniards have demanded more affordable housing. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The shootings triggered massive demonstrations and protests across the nation. The American Nation: A History of the United States to 1877 (1995) Why did his security forces so brutally suppress the massive demonstrations that followed? Times, Sunday Times (2010) In that case a massive public demonstration should be held. The Sun (2008) About 20,000 protesters joined nationwide demonstrations last week and pledged to do their best to disrupt the tournament. Times, Sunday Times This prohibition set off nationwide demonstrations and international condemnation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nationwide demonstrations and protests followed the attacks. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the difficulties that still lie ahead were underlined by a noisy demonstration outside the castle by up to 300 protesters. Times, Sunday Times She once cleared a noisy demonstration from outside her husband's constituency office by suggesting - without revealing her identity - that they march through the town to gather support. Times, Sunday Times One day there was a noisy demonstration outside his weekly surgery. Times, Sunday Times His volte-face last week after noisy demonstrations by schoolchildren exposed him to ridicule as well as baffling his supporters. Times, Sunday Times The strongest protesters of such irregular emigration movements are the ecofeminists who tend to gather once a month to hold non-peaceful and noisy demonstrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A few minutes were all it took for a peaceful demonstration to turn into mayhem. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Earlier this month he was criticised by Amnesty International for using riot police to crush peaceful demonstrations. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The move, intended to allow a peaceful demonstration, backfired as protesters tried to storm the city's diplomatic area. Times, Sunday Times (2012) He later called off planned demonstrations, citing his respect for the law and wanting to prevent incident and possible casualties brought on by the protest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was also decided to carry out the planned demonstrations as planned. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To accomplish this, authorities have ordered security forces to the scene of planned demonstrations, taking a proactive approach rather than reacting once protests actually break out. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It was a practical demonstration of their faith in the future. Times, Sunday Times He won, by way of practical demonstration. Times, Sunday Times Initiatives like these could provide a practical demonstration of the capacity of the comprehensive principle to deliver the highest-quality education, and build support for its extension. The Times Literary Supplement His ground-breaking work on the refractive index of unusual materials led him to the theoretical suggestion - and practical demonstration - that radiation can be deflected around an object, rendering it invisible. Times, Sunday Times He could answer virtually any question and illustrate his answer with a practical demonstration. Times, Sunday Times Opinion polls show a large majority supports the pro-democracy demonstrations, but equally strong and opposite views are held by a significant minority. Times, Sunday Times About 6,000 people took to the streets near government headquarters in scenes that recalled massive pro-democracy demonstrations in 2014. Times, Sunday Times Earlier this month riot police in his country had used tear gas and water cannons in an attempt to put a stop to pro-democracy demonstrations. Times, Sunday Times Weeks of pro-democracy demonstrations had claimed at least 14 lives and left hundreds injured. Times, Sunday Times The move comes after the junta brutally suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations last month, jailing thousands. Times, Sunday Times He continued to push boundaries and in 1925 held the first public demonstration of the television. Times, Sunday Times In our case, we felt a public demonstration of our accountability was in order. Christianity Today Passers-by, confronted with such a public demonstration of opulence, were asking how (although not everyone put it that politely). Times, Sunday Times A public demonstration in support of the sergeant was staged outside his police station. Times, Sunday Times General’s claim for the “first public demonstration” of the use of anesthetic ether. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Spontaneous demonstrations broke out yesterday, escalating the antigovernment movement that has gripped the territory for nearly four months. Times,Sunday Times The on-stage demonstrations of breakdancing and graffiti art felt more like self-conscious museum pieces than spontaneous demonstrations of a vibrant subculture. Times, Sunday Times People wearing face masks, in defiance of a ban, poured onto the streets in spontaneous demonstrations. Times,Sunday Times I see it in these spontaneous demonstrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Protest groups, pictured below, had vowed to stage a demonstration outside the store. Times, Sunday Times A posting on the website ingushetia.ru called for supporters to stage a demonstration. Times, Sunday Times Despite these efforts, the protestors remained in their wooden structures and refused to stage their demonstration elsewhere. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 During the day, unarmed rebel supporters attempted to stage a demonstration, but were fired upon as soon as they approached government troops. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He says that 400 pupils staged a demonstration calling for him to return. Times, Sunday Times Only one street demonstration was ever organised by the society. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In a succession of elections, street demonstrations, and a military coup, the two sides have risen and fallen on a political see-saw. Times, Sunday Times Once the extra taxes begin to bite and the recent sunny holidays are a distant memory, vast street demonstrations will return with a vengeance. Times, Sunday Times Massive street demonstrations this summer, demanding increased spending on relieving social problems, focused attention on the cost of the venues. Times, Sunday Times Expect to see him taking the fight to living rooms via the airwaves rather than on street demonstrations. Times, Sunday Times A student demonstration about budget cuts ends with a sit-in at a library but it then descends into confusion. The Times Literary Supplement The student demonstration consisted of about 2,000 participants who were not just students. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It includes administrative office, four classrooms, a library/community room and a student demonstration area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Today the security forces will attempt to crush student demonstrations against its own brutality and repression. Times, Sunday Times Promising an inquiry, he said that student demonstrations had no real history of disorder. Times, Sunday Times After cancellation, testing continued as a technology demonstration. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Honda also operates a technology demonstration center on the site, as well as educational centers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It carries seven instruments to study the environment, and a technology demonstration experiment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The grid-friendly technology demonstration showed that common residential appliances did automatically detect grid problems expressed as frequency deviations and reduced energy consumption at critical moments. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These vary in nature, consisting of an arcade game, technology demonstration, and a series of puzzle games. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 By chance, this coincided with widespread demonstrations against the military dictatorship by students and democracy activists. Times, Sunday Times The dismissal caused widespread demonstrations in the northern provinces. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The uprising described then as the largest in the country's history, included widespread demonstrations and violence. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 演示 Japanese: デモ |
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