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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2547 COCA: 3142

demonstration

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demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ noun
plural demonstrations
demonstration
/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
noun
plural demonstrations
Learner's definition of DEMONSTRATION
: an act of showing someone how something is used or done示范;演示;展示
[count]
[noncount]
sometimes used before another noun有时用于另一名词前
: an event in which people gather together in order to show that they support or oppose something or someone示威游行
[count]
[noncount]
: an act of showing or proving something表明;表现;证明
[count]
often + of
[noncount]

— demonstrational

/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənl̟/ adjective
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2547 COCA: 3142

demonstration

noun

dem·​on·​stra·​tion ˌde-mən-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce demonstration (audio)
1
: an act, process, or means of demonstrating to the intelligence
a demonstration of how to prune a tree
: such as
a(1)
: conclusive evidence : proof
a demonstration of her guilt
(2)
mathematics : derivation sense 5
b
: a showing of the merits of a product or service to a prospective consumer
a vacuum cleaner demonstration
2
: an outward expression or display
a demonstration of compassion
3
: a show of armed force
4
: a public display of group feelings toward a person or cause
peaceful demonstrations against the government
anti-war demonstrations
demonstrational adjective

Example Sentences

I went to a sculpture demonstration last weekend. One of the instructors gave a demonstration of how to prune a tree. Would you mind giving us a demonstration so that we can see how the machine works? He brought along a copy of the software for demonstration. Students took part in several nonviolent demonstrations against the government. The latest tests are a clear demonstration that the vaccine works. Many people sent cards and flowers in demonstration of their sympathy. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Much like Lucky Lady II’s nonstop flight, the USS Triton’s trip to sea, known as Operation Sandblast, was also a demonstration of the U.S. Darren Orf, Popular Mechanics, 6 Sep. 2022 That is the reason behind the acceleration and Venice is a concrete demonstration of this. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2022 For Starinsky, the new park is a demonstration of the importance of sprinkling small, high-quality outdoor amenities throughout downtown. Steven Litt, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 That sentiment is a demonstration of how arduous a path Pence or DeSantis could have to a GOP presidential nomination with Trump still in the picture. Rick Klein, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2022 Next year’s show also will feature the first woman demonstration pilot for the Blue Angels, Amanda Lee. Meghan Willcoxon, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2022 The Navy announced Monday that Lt. Amanda Lee of Mounds View, Minn., will be the first woman demonstration pilot for the Blue Angels, the world’s second-oldest aerobatic team. Lateshia Beachum, Washington Post, 18 July 2022 The Blue Angels have selected the squadron’s first woman F/A-18E/F demonstration pilot. Staff, USA TODAY, 18 July 2022 This was a true demonstration of how artists and audiences are so connected. Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 14 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English demonstracioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French demonstration, demustracioun, borrowed from Latin dēmonstrātiōn-, dēmonstrātiō "action of pointing out, description, explanation" (Late Latin, "deduction, proof"), from dēmonstrāre "to indicate, describe, show" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at demonstrate

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of demonstration was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2547 COCA: 3142
demonstration

noun¹

1public protest/march公眾抗議或遊行ADJECTIVE | VERB + DEMONSTRATION | DEMONSTRATION + VERB | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEbig, huge, large, large-scale, major, massive大規模示威mass, popular, public群眾示威;公眾遊行集會mass demonstrations against cuts in the health service反對公共醫療衞生服務經費削減的群眾示威遊行The president's decision provoked public demonstrations.總統的決定引發了公眾的示威。street街頭示威spontaneous自發示威peaceful和平示威Thousands gathered for a peaceful demonstration.數千人聚在一起舉行和平示威。violent暴力示威protest抗議示威a protest demonstration against the war反戰示威political政治示威student學生示威anti-war, civil rights, peace, pro-democracy, etc.反戰、公民權利、和平、親民主等示威VERB + DEMONSTRATIONhold, organize, stage舉行/組織/進行示威Taxi drivers staged a demonstration against the new law.出租車司機舉行示威反對新法律。go on, join, participate in, take part in進行示威;參加示威lead領導示威call off (especially BrE) 取消示威The demonstration was called off at the last minute.示威在臨舉行的一刻取消了。break up, disperse (especially BrE) 驅散示威人群Police in riot gear dispersed the demonstration.防暴警察驅散了示威人群。ban, suppress (especially BrE) 禁止/鎮壓示威provoke, spark激起/引發示威The government does not wish to provoke further demonstrations.政府不希望再激起示威抗議。DEMONSTRATION + VERBtake place示威發生call for sth示威呼籲⋯demonstrations calling for an end to sanctions呼籲停止制裁的示威greet以示威迎接The visiting president was greeted by hostile demonstrations.到訪的總統遭遇了充滿敵意的示威。PREPOSITIONat a/the demonstration在示威中police intervention at demonstrations警察對示威的干涉during a/the demonstration在示威過程中Hundreds were arrested during demonstrations in the capital.發生在首都的示威遊行中幾百人被捕。demonstration against, demonstration in protest at, demonstration in protest of (NAmE) 反對/抗議⋯的示威demonstrations in protest at the arrests反對拘捕的示威demonstrations in protest of the administration抗議政府的示威demonstration in favour/favor of, demonstration in support of支持⋯的示威student demonstrations in support of a multiparty system支持多黨制的學生示威
demonstration

noun²

2showing/explaining sth展示;解釋ADJECTIVE | VERB + DEMONSTRATION ADJECTIVEphysical, practical有形的表示;實際的表現physical demonstrations of affection身體上的親昵舉動live現場演示successful成功的示範cookery, cooking, product, technology, etc.烹調、烹飪、產品、技術等示範VERB + DEMONSTRATIONconduct, do, give sb, perform做演示;給某人示範;進行演示I'll give a quick demonstration of some first-aid techniques.我將很快地示範一些急救技術。see, watch觀看演示
demonstration

noun³

3sth that shows clearly that sth is true表明ADJECTIVE | VERB + DEMONSTRATION ADJECTIVEclear, convincing, dramatic, impressive, perfect, vivid清楚的/令人信服的/驚人的/令人印象深刻的/完美的/生動的證明The strike was a dramatic demonstration of the power of the workforce.罷工突出地顯示了勞動者的力量。simple簡單的證明VERB + DEMONSTRATIONprovide提供證明

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