1 [T] demonstrate sth (to sb) to show sth clearly by giving proof 表明;论证;证明:
Using this chart, I'd like to demonstrate to you what has happened to our sales.我想用这张图表来向你说明我们的销售情况。
2 [I,T] demonstrate sth (to sb) to show and explain to sb how to do sth or how sth works 示范 ·
The crew demonstrated the use of lifejackets just after take-off.乘务员在飞机起飞后即示范救生衣的使用方法。I'm not sure what you mean -- could you demonstrate?我不大明白你的意思─你可否示范一下?
3 [I] demonstrate (against/for sb/sth) to take part in a public protest for or against sb/sth 示威;参加示威活动:
Enormous crowds have been demonstrating against the government.一直有大批群众举行反政府示威。
demonstrate/ˋdɛmən͵stret; ˈdemənstreIt/v 1 [T] to show that something is true 证实﹐证明﹔说明: The accident demonstrated the importance of wearing seatbelts. 这起事故证明了系安全带的重要性。+that The study demonstrates that fewer graduates are finding jobs. 这项研究证明大学毕业生的就业率在下降。2 [T] to show someone how to do something or how something works 示范﹐演示: +how Instructors should demonstrate how to use equipment. 指导者应该演示如何使用设备。3 [I] to protest with other people in a public place 游行示威: +against Huge crowds demonstrated against war. 一大批人举行了反战游行示威。see box at见 PROTEST2 方框4 [T] to show that you have a particular skill, quality, or feeling 展示﹐表露〔某种技能﹑素质或感情〕: Students must demonstrate an ability to work under pressure. 学生必须展现在压力下学习的能力。
demonstratedemonstratedemonstratesdemonstrateddemonstratingverb (demonstrates, demonstrating, demonstrated)1to show something clearly: He demonstrated how to operate the machine.2to walk or stand in public with a group of people to show that you have strong feelings about somethingsame meaningprotest: Thousands of people demonstrated against the war.