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demonstrate
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(a) [Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Tw]
~ sth (to sb) show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence 证明; 论证
demonstrate the truth of a statement (to sb) （向某人）证明一说法的真实性
How do you demonstrate that the pressure remains constant? 你怎样证明压力一直不变?
Can you demonstrate what you mean by that? 你那样做能说明你的意思吗?
(b) [Tn, Tf, Tw]
be an example of (sth); show 是（某事物）的实例; 表明; 表示
The election demonstrates democracy in action. 这次选举是以实际行动体现了民主.
His sudden departure demonstrates that he´s unreliable/how unreliable he is. 他突然离去表明他不可靠[他多麽不可靠].
2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tw]
~ sth (to sb) show and explain how sth works or a way of doing sth 示范并解释某物如何操作或使用
An assistant demonstrated the washing machine (to customers). 店员（向顾客）示范如何使用洗衣机.
She demonstrated how best to defend oneself. 她示范最有效的自卫方法.
3 [I, Ipr] ~ (against/in favour of sb/sth) take part in a public rally, etc, usu as a protest or to show support 示威; 进行示威集会或游行
Thousands demonstrated against the price increases. 数以千计的人举行示威, 抗议物价上涨.
4 [Tn] express (sth) by one´s actions 用行动表达（某事）
Workers have already demonstrated their opposition to the plans. 工人们已经表明反对这些方案.
demonstrate strong feelings 显示出强烈的感情.
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