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demonstrate vt.示范,证明,论证 vi.示威 Demonstrate comes from the Latin word demonstrare, meaning “to point out by argument or deduction.” To demonstrate a point you must make a valid argument and give examples of why you think it's true. Demonstrate can also refer to a public protest. You can demonstrate with your comrades by marching through the streets with homemade protest signs. ★★★☆☆ 2005.6

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['demənstreit] When you demonstrate something, you show what it is or how it works. To demonstrate how your new juicer works, you should have lots of kale, carrots, and beets on hand — and some brave friends to try your concoction. This alone demonstrates that the television business is not an easy world to survive in, a fact underlined by statistics that show that out of eighty European television networks, no less than 50% took a loss in 1989. 1[VERB 动词]证明；论证；表明；说明 To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people.   [V n]  [V that]  [V to n that]  [V wh]The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality...该研究还表明了肥胖症和死亡率之间存在直接的联系。You have to demonstrate that you are reliable...你得证明自己是靠得住的。They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies...他们急于向选民证明自己有切实可行的政策。He's demonstrated how a campaign based on domestic issues can move votes.他已证明了基于国内议题的竞选活动是可以拉到选票的。2[VERB 动词]显示；表露 If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it.   [V n]Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?...例如，他们是否已表现出会致力于民主？The government's going to great lengths to demonstrate its military might.该政府正不遗余力地展示其军事力量。3[VERB 动词]示威；进行示威游行（或集会） When people demonstrate, they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something.   [V against n]  [V for n]  [V]30,000 angry farmers demonstrated against possible cuts in subsidies...3万名愤怒的农场主示威抗议可能对农产品补贴进行的削减。In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change...在城市里，大批的人群举行示威游行，要求进行变革。Thousands of people demonstrated outside the parliament building.数千人在议会大楼前示威。4[VERB 动词]示范；演示 If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it.   [V n]  [V n to n]  [V how]The BBC has just successfully demonstrated a new digital radio transmission system...英国广播公司刚刚成功地演示了一套新的数字无线电传输系统。He flew the prototype to West Raynham to demonstrate it to a group of senior officers...他将原型空运到西雷纳姆，向一批高级军官作演示。A style consultant will demonstrate how to dress to impress.时尚顾问将示范如何穿着以给人留下深刻印象。

英语单词	demonstrate
英美音标	['demənstreit]
中文释义	vt.示范,证明,论证 vi.示威
vocab简明	When you demonstrate something, you show what it is or how it works. To demonstrate how your new juicer works, you should have lots of kale, carrots, and beets on hand — and some brave friends to try your concoction.
vocab扩展	Demonstrate comes from the Latin word demonstrare, meaning “to point out by argument or deduction.” To demonstrate a point you must make a valid argument and give examples of why you think it's true. Demonstrate can also refer to a public protest. You can demonstrate with your comrades by marching through the streets with homemade protest signs.
真题原句	This alone demonstrates that the television business is not an easy world to survive in, a fact underlined by statistics that show that out of eighty European television networks, no less than 50% took a loss in 1989.
柯林斯星级	★★★☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [VERB 动词]证明；论证；表明；说明 To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people. [V n] [V that] [V to n that] [V wh] The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality... 该研究还表明了肥胖症和死亡率之间存在直接的联系。 You have to demonstrate that you are reliable... 你得证明自己是靠得住的。 They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies... 他们急于向选民证明自己有切实可行的政策。 He's demonstrated how a campaign based on domestic issues can move votes. 他已证明了基于国内议题的竞选活动是可以拉到选票的。 2 [VERB 动词]显示；表露 If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it. [V n] Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?... 例如，他们是否已表现出会致力于民主？ The government's going to great lengths to demonstrate its military might. 该政府正不遗余力地展示其军事力量。 3 [VERB 动词]示威；进行示威游行（或集会） When people demonstrate, they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something. [V against n] [V for n] [V] 30,000 angry farmers demonstrated against possible cuts in subsidies... 3万名愤怒的农场主示威抗议可能对农产品补贴进行的削减。 In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change... 在城市里，大批的人群举行示威游行，要求进行变革。 Thousands of people demonstrated outside the parliament building. 数千人在议会大楼前示威。 4 [VERB 动词]示范；演示 If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. [V n] [V n to n] [V how] The BBC has just successfully demonstrated a new digital radio transmission system... 英国广播公司刚刚成功地演示了一套新的数字无线电传输系统。 He flew the prototype to West Raynham to demonstrate it to a group of senior officers... 他将原型空运到西雷纳姆，向一批高级军官作演示。 A style consultant will demonstrate how to dress to impress. 时尚顾问将示范如何穿着以给人留下深刻印象。
来源	2005.6

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