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单词 demonstration
释义 demonstration

demonstration /ˌdem.ənˈstreɪ.ʃən/

noun [C or U] (EXPRESSION)
F0 a way of expressing a feeling or a quality: » Huge crowds followed the funeral procession in a public demonstration of grief.» There has been little demonstration of support for the proposal so far.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingWord Builder:Nouns: demonstration, demonstratorAdjectives: demonstrative, demonstrableVerbs: demonstrate
noun [C or U] (SHOW)
C1 the act of showing someone how to do something, or how something works: » This disaster is a clear demonstration of the need for tighter controls.» Let me give you a demonstration of how the camera works.» She told us how easy it was to use the computer, then by way of demonstration simply pressed a few keys on the keyboard.» We're going to a cookery demonstration tonight.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingWord Builder:Nouns: demonstration, demonstratorAdjectives: demonstrative, demonstrableVerbs: demonstrate
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Extra Examples:» He gave us a demonstration of the new software in use.» The rise in unemployment is just another demonstration of the government's incompetence.» The kids enjoyed the cookery demonstration in the supermarket yesterday as they got to taste the food.» The pilots at the air show put on a very fine demonstration of aerobatic skill.» The beauty consultant is expected to give demonstrations of how to use our new products.
noun [C] (INFORMAL demo) (PROTEST)
B2 an occasion when a group of people march or stand together to show that they disagree with or support something or someone: » The students are holding a demonstration to protest against the increase in their fees.» Protesters staged an anti-war demonstration.Thesaurus+: ↑Activism and pressure groupsWord Builder:Nouns: demonstration, demonstratorAdjectives: demonstrative, demonstrableVerbs: demonstrate
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Extra Examples:» Police lined the route of the demonstration.» As the demonstration began to turn violent, the police were called in to restore order.» Her early release from prison led to a demonstration.» Police used water cannon to break up the demonstration.» The army seized power after five days of anti-government demonstrations.
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