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demandverb [ T ]uk/dɪˈmɑːnd/ us/dɪˈmænd/

demand verb [ T ] REQUEST

B1 to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused坚决请求，强烈要求；强要

I demanded an explanation.我要求给我一个解释。
The union is demanding a seven percent pay rise this year.工会要求今年加薪7%。
He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children.他总是以最高的行为准则来要求自己的孩子。
[ + speech ] "And where do you think you're going?" demanded the police officer.“你觉得自己在朝哪里走？”警察问道。
[ + to infinitive ] I demand to see the manager.我要求见经理。
[ + that ] She demanded that he return the books he borrowed from her.她要求他把从她那里借走的书还回来。

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We demand freedom from injustice/persecution .

It was grossly unfair to demand such a high interest rate on the loan.

I think I'm quite within my rights to demand a full refund.

Carrying a gun, he walked up to the cashier and demanded money.

She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.

demand verb [ T ] NEED

B2 to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality需要，要求（时间、精力、特定数量等）

This is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration.这段乐曲很难演奏——需要注意力高度集中。
He seems to lack many of the qualities demanded of (= needed by) a successful politician.他似乎缺少成功政治家所应具备的很多素质。
demandnounuk/dɪˈmɑːnd/ us/dɪˈmænd/

demand noun REQUEST

B1 [ C ] a strong request强烈的要求，坚决的请求

You can't give in to children's demands all the time.你不能总是对孩子们的要求作出让步。
The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence.政府不可能同意叛乱者提出的独立要求。
UK They received a final demand (= a last request) for payment.他们收到了要求付款的最后通牒。

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There's increasing demand for cars which are more economical on fuel.

Low consumer demand has forced us to mark down a wide range of goods, sometimes by as much as 30%.

You can see why they refused her demand for a pay rise, but I suppose it was perfectly reasonable for her to ask.

The party leader resisted demands for his resignation.

The unions intend to call a strike if management will not agree to their demands.

demand noun NEED

B2 [ C or U ] a need for something to be sold or supplied需求

There was little demand for tickets.很少有人来买票。
Good teachers are always in (great) demand (= are always needed).社会总是需要（大量的）优秀教师。
demands [ plural ]

the difficult things that you have to do（困难的）要求

The demands of nursing are too great for a lot of people.护理工作的要求之高令很多人都难以承受。
His new job makes a lot of demands on him (= he has to work very hard).新工作对他要求很高。

Idiom(s)

on demand

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