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dem·on·strate /ˈdemənstreɪt/ vt. | vi.
❶ vt.
1. 论证，证明
demonstrate a philosophical principle 论证一条哲学原理
The lawyer demonstrated that the witness was lying. 律师证明证人在说谎。
2. (用实验、实例等)说明，教
demonstrate a chemical law in the laboratory 在实验室通过实验教授一条化学定律
3. 示范操作(产品)；宣传(产品)的用法(或优点)
demonstrate a new vacuum cleaner in a supermarket 在超市当众演示新式真空吸尘器的用法
4. 显示，表露
demonstrate one's ability 显示自己的能力
The fireman demonstrated great courage in saving the child. 消防队员在抢救孩子时表现得很勇敢。
❷ vi.
1. 进行示威游行(或集会)，示威
The students took to the streets to demonstrateagainst the war. 学生上街游行反对战争。
Women were demonstrating for equal rights. 妇女游行，要求平等权利。
2. 【军】佯动
3. 示范
[< L dēmōnstrāre to point out < dē-, 加强语 + mōnstrāre to show < mōnstrum, 原义: divine omen, wonder] |