demonstration
/ ˏdemənˈstreɪʃn; ˏdɛmənˋstreʃən/ n
[C, U] (instance of) showing sth by giving proof or evidence 证明; 论证: convinced by (a) scientific demonstration 以科学的论证使人信服 * a demonstration of a law of physics 证明一物理定律.
[C, U] (instance of) showing and explaining how sth works (对某物如何操作的)示范, 解释: a demonstration of the computer's functions 计算机功能的示范表演. =>Usage 见所附用法.
[C] ~ (against/in favour of sb/sth) public, often organized, rally or march protesting against or supporting sb/sth (抗议或拥护某人[某事], 常为有组织的)集会或游行: a mass demonstration in support of the regime 拥护该政权的群众集会.
[C] outward sign; example 表现; 表示; 实例: a demonstration of affection, eg embracing sb 爱的表示(如拥抱某人) * a clear demonstration of their intentions 他们明显表示意图.
NOTE ON USAGE 用法:
1 A demonstration and a display do not require a specific or permanent site.*demonstration和display不必有特定的或永久的地点. At a demonstration one sees how something works or is done 在demonstration中可以看到某事物的操作情形: a cookery demonstration 烹饪表演 * a demonstration of a new car 新汽车的使用示范.
2 A display is often for public entertainment *display常用於公共娱乐方面: a flying, fireworks, fashion, etc display 飞行﹑ 烟火﹑ 时装等表演.
3 A trade exhibition/show/fair is held in an exhibition hall or centre where commercial or industrial goods are advertised *trade exhibition/ show/ fair是在exhibition hall或centre中举办的, 用以宣传工商业产品: a book fair 书展 * the World Trade Fair 世界贸易博览会 * the Motor Show 机动车辆展览 * the Great Exhibition 大型展览会.
4 A show can also be of domestic animals or plants, often in competition for prizes. *show还可作豢养的动物展览或栽培的花草展览, 常为有奖竞赛. Paintings, drawings, etc are displayed in an exhibition 绘画等则在exhibition中展出: the Chelsea Flower Show 切尔西花展 * a horse show 马展 * an art exhibition 美术展览会.
5 A fair or funfair is also a collection of entertainments (roundabouts, stalls, etc) travelling from town to town. *fair或funfair也可作巡回的娱乐集会(有旋转木马﹑ 游戏摊位等). |