demonstrate

1. 单词释义：

动词 demonstrate：

• 展示；演示
• 论证；证明
• 示威；示范
• （通过行动）表明；显示

形容词 demonstrative：

• 示范的；演示的
• 指示的；指示代词的
• 感情外露的；公开表达感情的

名词 demonstration：

• 示威；游行示威
• 演示；示范
• 证明；论证

2. 词语辨析：

demonstrate 与 show 的区别：

这两个词都可表示“展示”或“证明”，但demonstrate 更强调通过行动或实例来展示或证明，而show 则更一般地指出展示或呈现某物或某事的过程。

demonstrate 与 illustrate 的区别：

这两个词都有“举例说明”或“论证”的意思，但demonstrate 更侧重通过实例或实际操作来证明或展示，而illustrate 更强调通过图表、图画或详细说明来说明或解释。

3. 词汇扩充：

• demonstration (n.)：示威；游行示威
• demonstrator (n.)：示威者；示范者
• demonstrative (adj.)：示范的；演示的
• demonstratively (adv.)：示范地；演示地
• demonstrativeness (n.)：示范性；演示性

4. 近义词：

• display：展示；显示
• exhibit：展示；展览
• manifest：表明；显露
• prove：证明

5. 反义词：

• conceal：隐藏；隐瞒
• hide：隐藏；隐瞒
• disguise：伪装；掩饰

6. 柯林斯词典解释：

demonstrate (verb)

1. If you demonstrate a fact or idea, you prove it to be true by giving practical examples of it or by showing how it works.
2. If you demonstrate something such as a feeling or an attitude, you act in a way that makes it clear that you have that feeling or attitude.
3. If you demonstrate in a place, or if you hold a demonstration there, you march or gather there to protest about something.

7. 牛津词典解释：

demonstrate (verb)

1. Show by reasoning or evidence, indicating the truth or existence of something.
2. Clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.
3. Give a practical exhibition and explanation of (a machine, skill, or craft).
4. Take part in a public manifestation of opinion or protest.

8. 词语用法：

demonstrate 可用作及物动词和不及物动词。

用作及物动词：

1. He demonstrated his new invention to the public.
2. The professor demonstrated the theory through experiments.

用作不及物动词：

1. Thousands of people demonstrated against the government's decision.
2. The students demonstrated in support of their teachers.

9. 相关例句：

1. He demonstrated his cooking skills by preparing a delicious meal.（他通过准备美味的饭菜展示了他的烹饪技巧。）
2. The experiment was designed to demonstrate the effects of climate change.（这个实验旨在证明气候变化的影响。）
3. The students demonstrated against the proposed tuition fee increase.（学生们对拟议的学费增加进行了示威。）
4. The speaker demonstrated his passion for the topic through his animated presentation.（演讲者通过生动的演示展现了对这个话题的热情。）
5. The teacher used a video to demonstrate the concept to the students.（老师用视频向学生们演示了这个概念。）
6. She demonstrated her commitment to the cause by volunteering every week.（她通过每周自愿工作来展示她对这个事业的承诺。）
7. The protesters demonstrated peacefully outside the government building.（抗议者在政府大楼外和平示威。）
8. The artist demonstrated various painting techniques during the workshop.（艺术家在研讨会上演示了多种绘画技巧。）
9. The research demonstrates the importance of exercise for overall health.（这项研究证明了运动对整体健康的重要性。）
10. She demonstrated her leadership skills by successfully managing the team.（她通过成功管理团队展示了她的领导技能。）
11. The new software demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency.（这个新软件在效率方面呈现出显著改进。）
12. He demonstrated his frustration by slamming the door.（他砰地一声关上门，表达了他的沮丧。）
13. The scientist demonstrated that the theory was incorrect.（科学家证明这个理论是错误的。）
14. The company's success demonstrates the effectiveness of their strategy.（公司的成功证明了他们的策略的有效性。）
15. The coach demonstrated the proper technique to the athletes.（教练向运动员演示了正确的技术。）
16. She demonstrated her gratitude by sending a thank-you note.（她通过寄一张感谢信表达了她的感激之情。）
17. The experiment demonstrated that the hypothesis was correct.（这个实验证明了假设是正确的。）
18. The students demonstrated their support for the teacher by organizing a rally.（学生们通过组织集会展示了对老师的支持。）
19. The artist demonstrated how to mix colors to create different shades.（艺术家演示了如何调配颜色以创造不同的色调。）
20. The documentary demonstrates the impact of climate change on wildlife.（这部纪录片展示了气候变化对野生动物的影响。）
21. The study demonstrates a correlation between smoking and lung cancer.（这项研究表明吸烟和肺癌之间存在相关性。）