demonstration
UK/demən'streɪʃ(ə)n/US/.demәn'streiʃәn/
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释义
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
词根拆分
词根派生demonstrate 的名词形式，因此继承了同样的三个义项：产品 demonstration（演示）、街头 demonstration（示威）、a demonstration of skill（展现技艺）。三者都是「展示的行为」。
词根 monstr 还连着 8 个词常用搭配
- 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
例句
- 1.
The salesman gave a quick demonstration of the vacuum cleaner.
推销员快速演示了一下这台吸尘器。
- 2.
A peaceful demonstration filled the city square on Sunday.
周日，一场和平示威挤满了城市广场。
- 3.
Winning the contract was a clear demonstration of their skill.
拿下这份合同清楚地证明了他们的实力。