Demonstrate



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GRE 红宝书

• v 证明, 论证; 示威
• ［英］ v 证明, 论证 ( show sth clearly by giving proof or evidence)
• ［记］ de ( 加强) +monstr ( 显示) +ate -> 加强显示 -> 证明

Webster Collegiate

verb (-strated; -strating)

• Etymology: Latin demonstratus, past participle of demonstrare, from de- + monstrare to show — more at muster
• Date: 1548
• transitive verb
  • 1. to show clearly <demonstrate a willingness to cooperate>
  • 2.
    • a. to prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence
    • b. to illustrate and explain especially with many examples <demonstrate a procedure>
  • 3. to show or prove the value or efficiency of to a prospective buyer <demonstrate a new product>
• intransitive verb
  • to make a demonstration <crowds demonstrating for the right to vote>
• Synonyms: see show

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