demonstrate /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/ CET4 TEM4 ( demonstrating, demonstrated, demonstrates )

• 1. 

  V-T To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people. 证明

  例：

  The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality.

  这项研究也证明了肥胖和死亡率之间的直接关系。

  例：

  They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies.

  他们急于向选民证明他们有切实可行的政策。

• 2. 

  V-T If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it. 展现 (才能、品质、感情)

  例：

  Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?

  例如，他们展现了对民主的奉献吗？

• 3. 

  V-I When people demonstrate, they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something. 游行示威

  例：

  Some 30,000 angry farmers arrived in Brussels yesterday to demonstrate against possible cuts in subsidies.

  昨天大约三万名愤怒的农民到布鲁塞尔游行示威，反对可能的补贴削减。

  例：

  In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change.

  在各城市，已经有大量的群众举行示威游行要求变革。

• 4. 

  V-T If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. 展示

  例：

  A selection of cosmetic companies will be there to demonstrate their new products.

  一些化妆品公司会在那里展示他们的新产品。