1 demonstrative /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/ adjective /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of DEMONSTRATIVE
1
[more demonstrative; most demonstrative] formal : freely and openly showing emotion or feelings感情外露的;公开表露感情的 2
grammar : showing who or what is being referred to指示的 -
In the phrase “this is my hat,” the word “this” is a demonstrative pronoun.在短语thisismyhat中,单词this是指示代词。
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In the phrase “give me that book,” the word “that” is a demonstrative adjective.在短语givemethatbook中,单词that是指示形容词。
2 demonstrative /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/ noun
plural demonstratives
2 demonstrative
/dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
noun
plural demonstratives
Learner's definition of DEMONSTRATIVE
[count]
: a word (such as “this,” “that,” “these,” or “those”) that tells who or what is being referred to指示代词