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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary dem·on·strate (-strat·ed ; -strat·ing) ETYMOLOGY Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare, from de- + monstrare to show — more at muster DATE 1548 transitive verb 1. to show clearly demonstrate a willingness to cooperate 2. a. to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence b. to illustrate and explain especially with many examples demonstrate a procedure 3. to show or prove the value or efficiency of to a prospective buyer demonstrate a new product intransitive verb : to make a demonstration crowds demonstrating for the right to vote Synonyms: see show English Etymology demonstrate 1550s, "to point out," from L. demonstrat-, pp. stem of demonstrare (see demonstration). Meaning "to point out by argument or deduction" is from 1570s. Related: Demonstrated(1670s). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 ☞ demonstrate dem·on·strate / 5demEnstreit / verb1. ~ sth (to sb) to show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence 证明；证实；论证；说明: ▪ [V that] These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working. 这些结果有力地证明,我们的运动正在发挥作用。 ▪ [VN] Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. 我来向你说明一下我们面临的一些困难。 ▪ [V wh-] His sudden departure had demonstrated how unreliable he was. 他突然离去,这说明他是多么不可靠。 ▪ [VN to inf] The theories were demonstrated to be false. 这些理论已被证明是错误的。 ▪ [VN that] It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. 这药已证实是有效的。 2. [VN] to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion 表达；表露；表现；显露 SYN display :
You need to demonstrate more self-control. 你应该表现出更强的自制力。 We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights. 我们想表明我们为人权而献身。 3. ~ sth (to sb) to show and explain how sth works or how to do sth 示范；演示: ▪ [VN] Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. 她的工作包括演示新的教学软件。 ▪ [also V wh-] 4. [V] ~ (against sth) | ~ (in favour / support of sth) to take part in a public meeting or march, usually as a protest or to show support for sth 游行示威 SYN protest :
students demonstrating against the war 举行反战示威游行的学生 They are demonstrating in favour of free higher education. 他们举行示威游行,要求实行免费高等教育。 Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of English demonstrate verb 1 show ADV. amply, beyond doubt, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, successfully, well Our study demonstrates beyond doubt that the play was written by Shakespeare. | adequately | further | easily | elegantly, neatly | empirically, experimentally | graphically, vividly This tragedy graphically demonstrates the dangers of walking on the fells after dark. PREP. to The prime minister must demonstrate to the country that he is really in control of his government. 2 protest ADV. peacefully PREP. against Campaigners were demonstrating against the slaughter of dolphins. | for Their objective was to demonstrate peacefully for civil rights. OLT demonstrate verb ⇨ show 1 (These results demonstrate…)⇨ show 3 (demonstrate your commitment) Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged dem·on·strate \ˈdemənˌstrāt sometimes də̇ˈmänˌ- or dēˈmänˌ-, usu -ād.+V\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare, from de- + monstrare to show — more at muster transitive verb 1. a. obsolete : indicate : point out b. : to manifest clearly, certainly, or unmistakably : show clearly the existence of < even if both sides demonstrate a will to agree — New Republic> 2. a. : to make evident or reveal as true by reasoning processes, concrete facts and evidence, experimentation, operation, or repeated examples < demonstrated that the geologic agencies are not explosive and cataclysmal but steady and patient — C.W.Eliot > b. : to illustrate or explain in an orderly and detailed way especially with many examples, specimens, and particulars < demonstrate the essentials of the theistic position — W.R.Inge > 3. : to show or prove to a prospective customer (as by actual operation) the special value or merits of (an article or product) intransitive verb 1. : to make a demonstration; specifically : to make a public display of sentiment for or against a person or cause < students demonstrating for the ouster of the dictator > 2. : to teach or explain by demonstration Synonyms: see prove , show |
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