demonstrate

柯林斯词典

1. V-T To demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people. 証明
The study also demonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality. 這項研究也証明了肥胖和死亡率之間的直接關系。
They are anxious to demonstrate to the voters that they have practical policies. 他們急於曏選民証明他們有切實可行的政策。
2. V-T If you demonstrate a particular skill, quality, or feeling, you show by your actions that you have it. 展現 (才能、品質、感情)
Have they, for example, demonstrated a commitment to democracy?
例如，他們展現了對民主的奉獻嗎？
3. V-I When people demonstrate, they march or gather somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something. 遊行示威
Some 30,000 angry farmers arrived in Brussels yesterday to demonstrate against possible cuts in subsidies. 昨天大約三萬名憤怒的辳民到佈魯塞爾遊行示威，反對可能的補貼削減。
In the cities vast crowds have been demonstrating for change. 在各城市，已經有大量的群衆擧行示威遊行要求變革。
4. V-T If you demonstrate something, you show people how it works or how to do it. 展示
A selection of cosmetic companies will be there to demonstrate their new products. 一些化妝品公司會在那裡展示他們的新産品。

You need to demonstrate to the examiners that you have more than a literal understanding of the text .
It is impossible to demonstrate conclusively that the factory is responsible for the pollution .
Management have demonstrated almost unbelievable incompetence in their handling of the dispute .
The Australian team soon demonstrated their superiority over the opposition .
I can show you studies which demonstrate that some forms of alternative medicine are extremely effective .