demonstrate

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• ① (人)(以推论、证据等)证明(学说、真理等)
  • Newton demonstrated the law of gravitation.牛顿证明引力定律。
  • Christopher Columbus demonstrated that the earth is round.哥伦布证明地球是圆的。

• ② (人)(利用实物、标本等按顺序详细)说明,示管
  • demonstrate the mechanism of a clock说明时钟的机械设备
  • Allow me to demonstrate the use of the washing machine.让我来实地示范这洗衣机的用法。
  • He demonstrated how the machine worked.他示范该机器如何运作。
  • He demonstrate how to use the VCR.他说明该录放影机的用法。

• ③ (人)以实物宣传(商品)
  • He demonstrated the new car.他演示新车以为宣传。

• ④ (事物)证明
  • This demonstrates his courage.这证明他的勇气。
  • This demonstrates that he is brave.这证明他是勇敢的。

• ⑤ 表露,表明(感情等)
  • demonstrate one's emotions表露感情
  • She demonstrated her displeasure by slamming the door.她以用力摔门表示不悦。