释义 |
demonstrate /demˈən-strāt/ transitive verb- To make apparent
- To give proof of
- To prove with certainty
- To teach, expound, explain or exhibit by practical means
intransitive verb- To take part in a public protest
- To exhibit one's feelings
- To act as demonstrator
ORIGIN: L dēmōnstrāre, -ātum, from dē- (intensive) and mōnstrāre to show demonstrabilˈity noun demonˈstrable (or /demˈən-/) adjective That may be demonstrated demonˈstrableness noun demˈonstrably (or /di-monˈ/) adverb demonstrāˈtion noun - A pointing out, indication
- Proof beyond doubt
- Expression of the feelings by outward signs
- A public expression of feelings (esp of protest), as by a mass-meeting, a procession, etc
- Show
- A movement to exhibit military intention, or to deceive an enemy
- A practical lesson, explanation or exhibition
demonˈstrative adjective - Pointing out (eg a demonstrative adjective)
- Making evident
- Proving with certainty
- Of the nature of proof
- Given to showing one's feelings openly
demonˈstratively adverb demonˈstrativeness noun demˈonstrātor noun - A person who proves beyond doubt
- A teacher or assistant who helps students with practical work
- A person who goes about exhibiting the uses and merits of a product
- A person who takes part in a public protest demonstration
- A vehicle or other piece of merchandise used for demonstration to customers
demonˈstratory adjective Demonstrative |