demonstration
n
1 [C, U] (instance of) showing sth by giving proof or evidence 證明; 論證
convinced by
(a) scientific demonstration 以科學的論證使人信服
a demonstration of a law of physics 證明一物理定律.
2 [C, U] (instance of) showing and explaining how sth works (對某物如何操作的)示范, 解釋
a demonstration of the computer's functions 計算機功能的示范表演. =>Usage 見所附用法.
3 [C] ~ (against/in favour of sb/sth) public, often organized, rally or march protesting against or supporting sb/sth (抗議或擁護某人[某事], 常為有組織的)集會或游行
a mass demonstration in support of the regime 擁護該政權的群眾集會.
4 [C] outward sign; example 表現; 表示; 實例
a demonstration of affection, eg embracing sb 愛的表示(如擁抱某人)
a clear demonstration of their intentions 他們明顯表示意圖. demonstration, NOTE ON USAGE 用法:
1 A demonstration and a display do not require a specific or permanent site.*demonstration和display不必有特定的或永久的地點. At a demonstration one sees how something works or is done 在demonstration中可以看到某事物的操作情形
a cookery demonstration 烹飪表演
a demonstration of a new car 新汽車的使用示范.
2 A display is often for public entertainment *display常用於公共娛樂方面
a flying, fireworks, fashion, etc display 飛行、 煙火、 時裝等表演.
3 A trade exhibition/show/fair is held in an exhibition hall or centre where commercial or industrial goods are advertised *trade exhibition fair是在exhibition hall或centre中舉辦的, 用以宣傳工商業產品: a book fair 書展
the World Trade Fair 世界貿易博覽會
the Motor Show 機動車輛展覽
the Great Exhibition 大型展覽會.
4 A show can also be of domestic animals or plants, often in competition for prizes. *show還可作豢養的動物展覽或栽培的花草展覽, 常為有獎競賽. Paintings, drawings, etc are displayed in an exhibition 繪畫等則在exhibition中展出
the Chelsea Flower Show 切爾西花展
a horse show 馬展 * an art exhibition 美術展覽會.
5 A fair or funfair is also a collection of entertainments (roundabouts, stalls, etc) travelling from town to town. *fair或funfair也可作巡回的娛樂集會(有旋轉木馬、 游戲攤位等).