demonstrate
verbVerb Forms
| present simple I / you / we / they demonstrate | |
| he / she / it demonstrates | |
| past simple demonstrated | |
| past participle demonstrated | |
| -ing form demonstrating |
- [transitive]
to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence 证明；证实；论证；说明 - demonstrate that…
New research convincingly demonstrates that age-related memory loss is not inevitable. 新的研究令人信服地证明，与年龄相关的记忆丧失不是不可避免的。 - demonstrate something
These paintings demonstrate his extraordinary ability as a portrait painter. 这些画显示了他作为肖像画家的非凡能力。 The award demonstrated the importance that local people place on road safety. 该奖项显示了当地人对道路安全的重视。 This new anthology amply demonstrates the range and vitality of modern Scottish poetry. 这本新诗集充分展示了现代苏格兰诗歌的范围和活力。 - demonstrate how, what, etc…
This study clearly demonstrates how fishing can affect an ecosystem. 这项研究清楚地表明了捕鱼是如何影响生态系统的。 - demonstrate something to somebody
Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing. 我来向你说明一下我们面临的一些困难。 - demonstrate somebody/something to be something
The theories were demonstrated to be false. 这些理论已被证明是错误的。 - it is demonstrated that…
It has been demonstrated that this drug is effective. 这药已证实是有效的。
Language Bank evidenceevidenceGiving proof 提供证据 There is clear evidence that TV advertising influences what children buy. 有明确的证据表明电视广告影响儿童的购买行为。
It is clear from numerous studies that TV advertising influences what children buy. 众多研究清楚地表明电视广告影响儿童的购买行为。
Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences children’s spending habits. 最近的研究表明电视广告影响儿童的消费习惯。
Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by the findings of a recent study, which show a clear link between television advertisements and children’s spending habits. 许多家长认为电视广告对他们的孩子会产生影响。这一观点得到近期研究结果的支持，即电视广告和儿童消费习惯之间有明显的关联。
The findings also reveal that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of advertising. 这些研究结果还显示大多数儿童没有意识到广告的说服意图。
There is little evidence that children understand the persuasive intent of advertising. 几乎没有证据表明儿童能够理解广告的说服意图。
The results contradict claims that advertising is unrelated to children’s spending habits. 这些研究结果否定了广告与儿童消费习惯无关的说法。
Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove that advertising alone influences what children buy. 生产厂商争辩说，很难证明单凭广告就能影响儿童的购买行为。
Extra ExamplesOur study demonstrates beyond doubt that the play was written by Shakespeare. 我们的研究证明这部戏剧肯定是莎士比亚写的。 The study demonstrates beyond doubt the effectiveness of the new drug. 研究毫无疑问地证明了这种新药的效力。 This tragedy graphically demonstrates the dangers of extreme sports. 这个悲剧活生生地表明了极限运动的危险。 The president must demonstrate to the country that he is really in control of his government. 总统必须向全国证明他真正控制了他的政府。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- amply
- beyond doubt
- clearly
- …
- to
- demonstrate that…
- [transitive] demonstrate something
to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, feeling or opinion 表达；表露；表现；显露 The team demonstrated breathtaking skills. 这个团队展示了惊人的技能。 We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights. 我们想展示我们对人权的热情投入。 Students must demonstrate a willingness to work with others. 学生必须表现出与他人合作的意愿。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- amply
- beyond doubt
- clearly
- …
- to
- [transitive]
to show and explain how something works or how to do something 示范；演示 - demonstrate something
Her job involves demonstrating new educational software. 她的工作包括演示新的教学软件。 The gallery's experts demonstrated some conservation techniques. 画廊的专家展示了一些保护技术。 - demonstrate something to somebody
The system was demonstrated to officials from 17 countries. 该系统向来自17个国家的官员进行了演示。 - demonstrate (to somebody) how, what, etc…
Let me demonstrate to you how it works. 让我来为你演示一下它是怎么运行的。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- amply
- beyond doubt
- clearly
- …
- to
- demonstrate something
- [intransitive]
to take part in a public meeting or march (= an organized walk by many people), usually as a protest or to show support for something 游行示威 Hundreds of protesters demonstrated outside the court. 数百名抗议者在法庭外示威。 - demonstrate against something
students demonstrating against the war 参加反战示威游行的学生 - demonstrate for something
Their objective was to demonstrate peacefully for civil rights. 他们的目标是为公民权利而进行和平示威。 They are demonstrating in support of free higher education. 他们正在示威支持免费高等教育。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadverb- peacefully
- against
- for
Word Originmid 16th cent. (in the sense ‘point out’): from Latin demonstrat- ‘pointed out’, from the verb demonstrare.