demonstrate
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(a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Tw]
~ sth (to sb) show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence 證明; 論證
demonstrate the truth of a statement (to sb) (向某人)證明一說法的真實性
How do you demonstrate that the pressure remains constant? 你怎樣證明壓力一直不變?
Can you demonstrate what you mean by that? 你那樣做能說明你的意思嗎?
(b) [Tn, Tf, Tw]
be an example of (sth); show 是(某事物)的實例; 表明; 表示
The election demonstrates democracy in action. 這次選舉是以實際行動體現了民主.
His sudden departure demonstrates that he's unreliable/how unreliable he is. 他突然離去表明他不可靠[他多麼不可靠].
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~ sth (to sb) show and explain how sth works or a way of doing sth 示范并解釋某物如何操作或使用
An assistant demonstrated the washing machine (to customers). 店員(向顧客)示范如何使用洗衣機.
She demonstrated how best to defend oneself. 她示范最有效的自衛方法.
3 [I, Ipr] ~ (against/in favour of sb/sth) take part in a public rally, etc, usu as a protest or to show support 示威; 進行示威集會或游行
Thousands demonstrated against the price increases. 數以千計的人舉行示威, 抗議物價上漲.
4 [Tn] express (sth) by one's actions 用行動表達(某事)
Workers have already demonstrated their opposition to the plans. 工人們已經表明反對這些方案.
demonstrate strong feelings 顯示出強烈的感情.