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单词 demonstrate
释义
demonstratedemonstrate /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/ ●●○ S3 W2 AWL verb Etymology
ETYMOLOGYdemonstrate
Origin: 1500-1600 Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare, from monstrare to show
Verb Table
VERB TABLE
demonstrate
Simple Form
PresentI, you, we, theydemonstrate
he, she, itdemonstrates
PastI, you, he, she, it, we, theydemonstrated
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave demonstrated
he, she, ithas demonstrated
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad demonstrated
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill demonstrate
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have demonstrated
Continuous Form
PresentIam demonstrating
he, she, itis demonstrating
you, we, theyare demonstrating
PastI, he, she, itwas demonstrating
you, we, theywere demonstrating
Present perfectI, you, we, theyhave been demonstrating
he, she, ithas been demonstrating
Past perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theyhad been demonstrating
FutureI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill be demonstrating
Future perfectI, you, he, she, it, we, theywill have been demonstrating
Thesaurus
THESAURUS to make clear that something is true or exists by providing facts or information
to make clear that something is true or exists by providing facts or information:  The study demonstrates the link between poverty and malnutrition.
show means the same as demonstrate but sounds more informal:  The case shows that women still face discrimination at work.
to be a clear sign that something has happened, or is true:  The lights are on – that means he’s still up.
formal if scientific facts, tests, official figures, etc. indicate something, they show that something exists or is likely to be true:  Research indicates that the drug may be linked to birth defects.
to show that something is probably true, even though there is no clear proof:  The results suggest that small class size may improve learning.
to show that something is definitely true:  Researchers have not been able to prove there is a link between living near a power line and getting cancer.
formal to prove something:  Twin studies have established that most traits are partially influenced by genes.
to demonstrate, especially officially, that something is legal or right by giving extra information or evidence:  We will have to test the substance again to validate our original results.
formal to give extra information that helps to demonstrate that something is true:  Why doesn’t the prosecutor produce some evidence to substantiate the charge of murder?
formal to help to demonstrate that what someone has said is true by adding your own evidence, experience, etc. Used in legal language:  The man said he had seen Brown leave the building, and three other people corroborated his story.
1[transitive] to make clear that something is true or exists by providing facts or information:  The study demonstrates the link between poverty and malnutrition.demonstrate that The president is trying to demonstrate that he is tough on crime.demonstrate how/what/why etc. The earthquake demonstrates how little control we have over nature.demonstrate something to somebody We must do a better job of demonstrating these dangers to the public.THESAURUSshow – show means the same as demonstrate but sounds more informal:  The case shows that women still face discrimination at work.mean – to be a clear sign that something has happened, or is true:  The lights are on – that means he’s still up.indicate formal – if scientific facts, tests, official figures, etc. indicate something, they show that something exists or is likely to be true:  Research indicates that the drug may be linked to birth defects.suggest – to show that something is probably true, even though there is no clear proof:  The results suggest that small class size may improve learning.prove – to show that something is definitely true:  Researchers have not been able to prove there is a link between living near a power line and getting cancer.establish formal – to prove something:  Twin studies have established that most traits are partially influenced by genes.validate – to demonstrate, especially officially, that something is legal or right by giving extra information or evidence:  We will have to test the substance again to validate our original results.substantiate formal – to give extra information that helps to demonstrate that something is true:  Why doesn’t the prosecutor produce some evidence to substantiate the charge of murder?corroborate formal – to help to demonstrate that what someone has said is true by adding your own evidence, experience, etc. Used in legal language:  The man said he had seen Brown leave the building, and three other people corroborated his story.2[transitive] to show or describe how to do something or how it works SYN show:  The ski instructor was demonstrating the correct way to turn.demonstrate how/what etc. A trainer came in to demonstrate how to use the new computers.► see thesaurus at explain3[intransitive] to protest or support something in public with a lot of other people:  Supporters demonstrated outside the courtroom during the trial.demonstrate against Thousands came out to demonstrate against the war.► see thesaurus at protest24[transitive] to show that an ability, quality, or feeling that you have:  Sloane has demonstrated his ability to work under pressure. [Origin: 1500–1600 Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare, from monstrare to show]
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