demonstration
UK/demən'streɪʃ(ə)n/US/.demәn'streiʃәn/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
An act of showing how something works or how to do it
示范，演示
n.
A public gathering or march expressing protest or opinion
示威游行
n.
Proof or clear evidence of something
证明，表现
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde-down, away, reversal
+
-ationact, process, state
=demonstration
The noun of demonstrate, so it inherits the same three senses: a product demonstration (showing how), a street demonstration (showing public feeling), and a demonstration of skill (showing that you have it). All three are 'an act of showing.'
Root monstr still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.give a demonstration进行演示
- 2.live demonstration现场演示
- 3.peaceful demonstration和平示威
- 4.hold a demonstration举行示威
- 5.a demonstration of对……的展现
Example Sentences
- 1.
The salesman gave a quick demonstration of the vacuum cleaner.
- 2.
A peaceful demonstration filled the city square on Sunday.
- 3.
Winning the contract was a clear demonstration of their skill.