1550s, "to point out," from Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare (see demonstration). Meaning "to point out by argument or deduction" is from 1570s. Related: Demonstrated; demonstrating.
权威例句
1. The best and the brightest pupils competed to demonstrate their intellectual prowess.
最出色、最聪明的学生们竞相展示他们的才智。
2. These designs demonstrate her unerring eye for colour and detail.
这些设计体现了她对颜色和细节的精准眼光。
3. The government'sgoing to great lengths to demonstrate its military might.
该政府正不遗余力地展示其军事力量。
4. A style consultant will demonstrate how to dress to impress.
时尚顾问将示范如何穿着以给人留下深刻印象。
5. Thousands have braved icy rain to demonstrate their support.
【demonstrate, illustrate】
这组词都有“说明”的意思,其区别是:
demonstrate: v.多指通过具体动作或物体进行演示、示范、表演、展示等以达到说明或解释的目的。
• This salesman demonstrated how to cook with a pressure cooker. 这个推销员当众演示如何用压力锅煮东西。
illustrate: v.强调通过举例、列图表或比较等方式来说明道理。
• The teacher illustrated the history lesson by telling a story about George Washington. 那个老师通过乔治·华盛顿的故事来讲述他的历史课。