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demand
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural demands
plural demands
Learner's definition of DEMAND
1
[count] : a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you（坚决的）要求 — often + for
- The committee is considering her demand that she be given more time to complete the study.委员会正在考虑她的要求，即给她更多的时间来完成学业。
- The workers said they would not end the strike until their demands were met/satisfied.这些工人声称，要是他们的要求得不到满足就不会停止罢工。
- The store refused to meet the customer's demand for a refund.商店拒绝了顾客的退款要求。
- Parents made demands for the teacher's resignation.家长们要求那位老师辞职。
2
[singular] : a strong need for something需要；需求
- The demand for low-income housing is increasing as the economy gets worse.随着经济的恶化，对低收入保障性住房的需求在不断增长。
- We are seeing an increased demand for hospital beds.我们发现，医院床位的需求量在不断增加。
3
: the ability and need or desire to buy goods and services购买力；（对商品、服务等的）需要，需求 — often + for — see also supply and demand
[noncount]
- The company increased production to meet demand.这家公司增产以满足市场需求。
- Demand for fresh milk has surpassed supply in the region. [=people want to buy more milk than is available]这一地区的鲜奶已供不应求。
[singular]
— often + for - Local farmers say they will increase the number of peach trees they grow in order to meet a rising demand for peaches. [=in order to have as many peaches as customers want to buy]当地的农民说，他们将增加桃树的种植量以满足对桃子日益增长的需求。
4
demands [plural]
a : difficult things you have to do because someone requires you to do them or because they are part of a job, activity, etc.要求（指因他人的需求或是自己本职工作的一部分而必须做的困难事情） — often + of
- He wasn't sure he could handle the physical demands of the work.他还不能确定自己能否应付得了那份工作对体力的要求。
- The demands of the job became too much for him.这份工作不是他力所能及的。
- New parents are sometimes overwhelmed by the demands of parenthood.刚做父母的人有时会难以应对为人父母的各种要求。
b — used to describe something that requires a large amount of energy, time, etc.（某事对时间、精力等的）要求
- Record high temperatures have placed heavy demands on the nation's energy supplies. [=because of the high temperatures, a lot of the nation's energy is being used]创纪录的高温天气对这个国家的能源供应提出了巨大需求。
- A full-time job in addition to school puts great demands on her time. [=most of her time is spent working and going to school]全职工作加上学业占去了她的大部分时间。
- His novels make many demands on the reader. [=his novels are difficult for people to read and understand]读者很难读懂他的小说。
in demand
: needed or wanted by many people大量需求
- Tickets for her concerts are always in great demand.她的演唱会门票总是需求量极大。
- Good plumbers are in demand in our town.我们镇需要大量优秀的管道工。
on demand
: when needed or wanted一经要求；需要时 — see also on-demand
- Help is available 24 hours a day on demand.全天24小时及时提供援助。
- The debt is payable on demand. [=it must be paid whenever the person who is owed the money wants it]借款一经索要须立即偿还。
popular demand
: a request made by or a desire shared by many people大众要求；普遍要求
- Because of popular demand, the restaurant has published a cookbook of favorite recipes.应大众要求，这家餐厅出版了最受欢迎菜式的烹饪书。
- The show will continue for another week due to popular demand.应广大观众要求，演出将再延续一周。
- The circus will be back by popular demand [=because many people want it to come back] later this summer.应广大观众要求，马戏团将在今年夏末回来演出。
2 demand /dɪˈmænd/ Brit /ˈdɪˈmɑːnd/ verb
demands; demanded; demanding
2 demand
/dɪˈmænd/ Brit /ˈdɪˈmɑːnd/
verb
demands; demanded; demanding
Learner's definition of DEMAND
[+ object]
1
: to say in a forceful way that something must be done or given to you : to say that you have a right to (something)（认为有权做而）坚决要求；有权要求
- The customer demanded a refund.这位顾客坚决要求退款。
- He demanded an apology.他提出了道歉的要求。
- Parents have demanded that the teacher resign.家长们要求那位老师辞职。
- The reporter demanded to see the documents.记者要求查看那些文件。
- I demand to know what is going on here!我要求知道这里正在发生的一切！
2
: to say or ask (something) in a very forceful way强令；强要
- “Come here at once!” he demanded.“马上过来！”他命令道。
- “Why won't you answer me?” she demanded.“你为什么不回答我？”她质问道。
3
: to require (something)需要
- He is very sick and demands constant care. [=he has to be given constant care]他病得很重，需要不间断的看护。
- The situation demands immediate action.形势紧迫，需要立即采取行动。
- A certain standard of dress is demanded by some professions. [=some people have to dress a certain way because of their jobs]有些职业需要特定的着装标准。
- The job demands too much of him. [=the job requires him to do too much]这份工作不是他力所能及的。
- The group demands [=insists on] total honesty from its members.这个团体要求其成员绝对诚实。
demanded; demanding; demands
: to call for something in an authoritative way : to make a demand : ask
demander noun
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun The committee is considering her demand that she be given more time to complete the study. The workers said they would not end the strike until their demands were met. The demand for low-income housing is increasing as the economy gets worse. We are seeing an increased demand for hospital beds. The company increased production to meet demand. Verb The customer demanded a refund. Parents have demanded that the teacher resign. The reporter demanded to see the documents. I demand to know what is going on here! “Come here at once!” he demanded. “Why won't you answer me?” she demanded. The situation demands immediate action. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 High demand for trucks could trigger delays in getting goods from warehouses to some stores, said Jon Cargill, chief financial officer at retailer Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Paul Berger, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Power outages in the US are climbing, researchers reported Wednesday, as extreme weather gets worse due to the climate crisis, the demand for electricity climbs and the country’s energy infrastructure gets older and more vulnerable. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 But as demand for homes surged, sellers asked for more money, leading to double-digit annual price increases across the nation. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 The demand for both has increased with some people using compound pharmacies to create their own version of AMX0035. Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Through its partnerships with major food companies, including HelloFresh, Whole Foods and The Cheesecake Factory, the nonprofit has the potential to significantly affect demand for lobsters with this listing. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2022 The demand for colorful appliances is partly driven by a desire to have both style and performance in the kitchen. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 As the population decreases, the demand for new movies decreases as well. Gianmaria Tammaro, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Some messes demand a more powerful machine, while for others a compact unit will suffice. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 Iconic tailgating food and drinks also demand more money this year. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 Workers also demand the company stop funding politicians through NetPAC, a political action committee formed by Google, saying that those politicians were responsible for appointing justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. Alena Botros, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Then, having gained market control through consolidation, the PE firms demand significantly higher physician reimbursements from insurers and hospitals (25% or more). Robert Pearl, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 But in today’s video marketing universe, customers demand a human connection. Kelly Schwarze, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2022 Those legitimate questions demand legitimate answers in order to restore a collective trust in the integrity of our electoral process. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 Suppliers demand upfront payments in foreign currencies due to the uncertainties caused by the rapidly declining Sri Lankan rupee. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 2 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Hinze says similar trends are playing out to keep demand for uranium alive in Asia—the fastest growing market for nuclear energy. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 High demand for trucks could trigger delays in getting goods from warehouses to some stores, said Jon Cargill, chief financial officer at retailer Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. Paul Berger, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Power outages in the US are climbing, researchers reported Wednesday, as extreme weather gets worse due to the climate crisis, the demand for electricity climbs and the country’s energy infrastructure gets older and more vulnerable. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 But as demand for homes surged, sellers asked for more money, leading to double-digit annual price increases across the nation. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 The demand for both has increased with some people using compound pharmacies to create their own version of AMX0035. Sun Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 Through its partnerships with major food companies, including HelloFresh, Whole Foods and The Cheesecake Factory, the nonprofit has the potential to significantly affect demand for lobsters with this listing. Margaret Osborne, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2022 The demand for colorful appliances is partly driven by a desire to have both style and performance in the kitchen. Kristina Mcguirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2022 As the population decreases, the demand for new movies decreases as well. Gianmaria Tammaro, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 Verb
America’s version, or similar breeds such as France’s liberté, egalité, fraternité, demand political conviction, civic engagement and constant vigilance. Joseph C. Sternberg, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Some messes demand a more powerful machine, while for others a compact unit will suffice. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 Iconic tailgating food and drinks also demand more money this year. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2022 Workers also demand the company stop funding politicians through NetPAC, a political action committee formed by Google, saying that those politicians were responsible for appointing justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade. Alena Botros, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2022 Then, having gained market control through consolidation, the PE firms demand significantly higher physician reimbursements from insurers and hospitals (25% or more). Robert Pearl, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 But in today’s video marketing universe, customers demand a human connection. Kelly Schwarze, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2022 Those legitimate questions demand legitimate answers in order to restore a collective trust in the integrity of our electoral process. Anchorage Daily News, 5 Aug. 2022 Suppliers demand upfront payments in foreign currencies due to the uncertainties caused by the rapidly declining Sri Lankan rupee. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 2 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English demaunde, demande "question, request, claim," borrowed from Anglo-French, noun derivative of demander, demaunder "to ask a question, claim as due" — more at demand entry 2
Verb
Middle English demaunden, demanden "to ask a question, ask, claim as due," borrowed from Anglo-French demander, demaunder, borrowed from Medieval Latin dēmandāre "to entrust, send, send word of, send instructions (to), make a claim on," going back to Latin, "to entrust, hand over (to), lay a duty on," from de- de- + mandāre "to hand over, deliver, order" — more at mandate entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of demand was in the 13th century Phrases Containing demand
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