1 [C] a demand (for sth/that...) a strong request or order that must be obeyed 要求;命令:
a demand for changes in the law要求修改法律I was amazed by their demand that I should leave immediately.他们要求我立即离开,这使我大吃一惊。
2demands [pl] something that sb makes you do, especially sth that is difficult or tiring 要求做的事(尤指难事或累事):
Running a marathon makes huge demandson the body.马拉松比赛极耗体力。
3 [U] [sing] demand (for sth/sb) the desire or need for sth among a group of people (一群人的)需要,需求:
We no longer sell that product because there is no demand for it.我们不再出售那种产品,因为没有人买。
in demand wanted by a lot of people 有需求;受欢迎:
I'm in demand this weekend -- I've had three invitations!这个周末我很受欢迎──已经收到三封请帖!on demand whenever you ask for it 一经要求:
This treatment is available from your doctor on demand.只要你提出要求,医生就会为你进行这种治疗。
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/dɪˈmɑ:nd; US dɪˈmænd ||; dɪˈmænd/verb[T]
1demand to do sth/that...;demand sth to ask for sth in an extremely firm or aggressive way 要求:
I walked into the office and demanded to see the manager.我走进办公室,要求见经理。She demanded that I pay her immediately.她要求我立即付钱给她。Your behaviour was disgraceful and I demand an apology.你的行为很可耻,我要求你道歉。
2 to need sth 需要:
a sport that demands skill as well as strength一项需要技能及体力的运动