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| /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/ |
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| 1 | C an event that proves a fact 论证；证明 |
| This is a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved with new technology. 这强有力地证明了使用新技术所能取得的成就。 |
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| 2 | C an occasion when a large group of people protest about something 示威（活动） |
| Angry students held demonstrations in the university square. 愤怒的学生在大学的广场举行示威。 |
| +against There were a number of demonstrations against the new tax. 出现了一些反对新税收的示威活动。 |
| pro-democracy/independence etc demonstrations (=demonstrations in support of something) A massive pro-independence demonstration soon turned into a riot. 支持民主/独立等的示威 |
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| 3 | C/U an occasion when someone shows how something works or how to do something 示范；演示 |
| cookery demonstrations 烹调示范 |
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| 4 | C an action that shows how you feel （感情的）表露 |
| a demonstration of his love 他爱意的表露 |
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