demonstration /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ noun plural demonstrations
plural demonstrations
Learner's definition of DEMONSTRATION
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: an act of showing someone how something is used or done示范;演示;展示 [count]
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I went to a sculpture demonstration last weekend.上周末,我参观了一个雕塑展览。
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One of the instructors gave/did a demonstration of how to prune a tree.一位指导者演示了如何修剪树木。
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Would you mind giving us a demonstration so that we can see how the machine works?您能给我们演示一下这台机器是如何运作的吗?
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sometimes used before another noun有时用于另一名词前 2
: an event in which people gather together in order to show that they support or oppose something or someone示威游行 [count]
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Students took part in several nonviolent/peaceful demonstrations against the government.学生们参加了几次反政府的非暴力/和平示威游行。
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demonstrations against the war = antiwar demonstrations反战游行
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demonstrations for women's rights争取女权的示威游行
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: an act of showing or proving something表明;表现;证明 [count]
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a demonstration of their power/loyalty/skill他们的实力/忠诚/技术的展现
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a demonstration of grief/bravery悲伤/勇气的表现
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They brought some bread to share as a demonstration [=token] of goodwill.他们带来了一些面包与大家分享,以示友好。
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— demonstrational
/ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənl̟/ adjective