| 单词 | demand |
| 释义 | demand n. & v. --n 1. an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right. 2. Econ. the desire of purchasers or consumers for a commodity (no demand for solid tyres these days). 3. an urgent claim (care of her mother makes demands on her). --vtr. 1. (often foll. by of, from, or to + infin., or that + clause) ask for (something) insistently and urgently, as of right (demanded to know; demanded five pounds from him; demanded that his wife be present). 2. require or need (a task demanding skill). 3. insist on being told (demanded her business). 4. (as demanding adj.) making demands; requiring skill, effort, etc. (a demanding but worthwhile job). Phrases and idioms demand feeding the practice of feeding a baby when it cries for a feed rather than at set times. demand note 1. a written request for payment. 2. US a bill payable at sight. demand pull Econ. available money as a factor causing economic inflation. in demand sought after. on demand as soon as a demand is made (a cheque payable on demand). Derivatives demandable adj. demander n. demandingly adv. Etymology: ME f. OF demande (n.), demander (v.) f. L demandare entrust (as DE-, mandare order: see MANDATE) |
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