demand
- n.需要;(尤指困难、使人劳累、令人烦恼等的)要求;(顾客的)需求;所需之物
- v.需要;强烈要求
复数： demands 过去式： demanded 现在分词： demanding 过去分词： demanded 第三人称单数： demands
de- 完全,加强 + mand 命令,委托
demandnoun
（坚决的）要求；所需之物
a very firm request for sth; sth that sb needs
a demand for higher pay
增加工资的要求
demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed
要求修改枪械持有法的呼声
firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for)
尽力满足客户要求的商行
（尤指困难、使人劳累、令人烦恼等的）要求
things that sb/sth makes you do, especially things that are difficult, make you tired, worried, etc.
the demands of children/work
孩子烦人的事；工作中累人的事
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots.
驾驶飞机对飞行员要求很高。
（顾客的）需求，需要
the desire or need of customers for goods or services which they want to buy or use
to meet the demand for a product
满足对某产品的需求
There's an increased demand for organic produce these days.
目前对有机农产品有更大的需求。
Demand is exceeding supply.
供不应求。
because a lot of people have asked for sth
应广大观众要求，这出戏将加演一周。
By popular demand, the play will run for another week.
wanted by a lot of people
优秀的秘书总是很抢手。
Good secretaries are always in demand.
done or happening whenever sb asks
宝宝需要就喂食。
Feed the baby on demand.
on-demand printing of books
书籍承索即印
verb
强烈要求
to ask for sth very firmly
She demanded an immediate explanation.
她强烈要求立即作出解释。
The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.
联合国已要求撤出所有部队。
They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn.
他们强烈要求所有部队撤离。
I demand to see the manager.
我坚决要求见经理。
‘Who the hell are you?’ he demanded angrily.
“你到底是谁？”他气势汹汹地查问道。
需要
to need sth in order to be done successfully
This sport demands both speed and strength.
这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。
These words all mean to say that sb should do or have sth.以上各词均含要求之义。
to ask for sth very firmly; to say very firmly that sb should have or do sth 指强烈要求、坚决要求：
She demanded an immediate explanation.
她要求立即作出解释。
[often passive] ( rather formal ) to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards 指要求做（某事）、达到（某水平），尤指根据法规或规定：
All candidates will be required to take a short test.
所有候选者都要参加一个小测验。
to demand that sb should do, have or be sth, especially because it is their duty or responsibility 指要求、认为应得、指望，尤因义务或责任：
I expect to be paid promptly for the work.
我要求即时付工钱。
to demand that sth happens or that sb agrees to do sth 指坚决要求、坚持：
I didn't want to go but he insisted.
我并不想去，但他硬要我去。
We insist on the highest standards at all times.
我们始终坚持最高标准。
to expect or demand sth 指期望、要求：
You're asking too much of him.
你对他要求过分了。
Ask is not as strong as demand or expect , both of which can be more like a command. |
demand
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VERB （强烈）要求;强令
If you demand something such as information or action, you ask for it in a very forceful way.Mr Byers last night demanded an immediate explanation from the Education Secretary...
昨晚拜尔斯先生要求教育大臣立刻作出解释。
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VERB 需要
If one thing demands another, the first needs the second in order to happen or be dealt with successfully.He said the task of reconstruction would demand much patience, hard work and sacrifice...
他说重建任务将需要付出极大的耐心、艰辛和牺牲。
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N-COUNT （坚决的）要求
A demand is a firm request for something.There have been demands for services from tenants up there...
那里的房客要求提供服务。
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N-UNCOUNT 需求;需求量
If you refer to demand, or to the demand for something, you are referring to how many people want to have it, do it, or buy it.Another flight would be arranged on Saturday if sufficient demand arose...
如果需求量足够大，周六将再安排一趟航班。
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N-PLURAL 所需（或要求）的事物
The demands of something or its demands on you are the things which it needs or the things which you have to do for it.Researchers wrongly assumed that people were quite clear about the demands of the task.
研究人员错误地认为大家都很清楚该项任务的要求。
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PHRASE 很受欢迎;需求量大
If someone or something is in demand or in great demand, they are very popular and a lot of people want them.He was much in demand as a lecturer in the US.
他的讲座在美国很受欢迎。
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PHRASE （对…）提出要求
If someone or something makes demands on you, they require you to do things which need a lot of time, energy, or money.I had no right to make demands on his time.
我无权占用他的时间。
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PHRASE 一经要求;承索
If something is available or happens on demand, you can have it or it happens whenever you want it or ask for it....a national commitment to providing treatment on demand for drug abusers.
承诺在全国范围内为提出请求的吸毒者提供治疗
noun
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- the act of demanding
- the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money
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- required activity
- the requirements of his work affected his health
- there were many demands on his time
- Synonym: requirement
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- an urgent or peremptory request
- his demands for attention were unceasing
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- the ability and desire to purchase goods and services
- the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
- the demand exceeded the supply
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- a condition requiring relief
- she satisfied his need for affection
- God has no need of men to accomplish His work
- there is a demand for jobs
- Synonym: need
verb
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- request urgently and forcefully
- The victim's family is demanding compensation
- The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
- She demanded to see the manager
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- claim as due or just
- The bank demanded payment of the loan
- Synonym: exact
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- ask to be informed of
- I demand an explanation
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- summon to court
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- lay legal claim to
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- require as useful, just, or proper
- It takes nerve to do what she did
- success usually requires hard work
- This job asks a lot of patience and skill
- This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
- This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
- This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent
- Synonym: necessitate ask postulate need require take involve call for
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The product was developed in response to customer demand .
这种产品是为了满足顾客的需要而开发的。
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Righting the economy will demand major cuts in expenditure .
恢复经济需要大量削减开支。
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It was a time of peak demand for the product .
那是对该产品需求最旺的时期。
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By popular demand , the play will run for another week .
应广大观众要求，这出戏将加演一周。
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The project has demanded considerable investment of time and effort .
该项目已让我们投入了相当多的时间和精力。
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Her job demands a high degree of skill .
她的工作要求有高超的技能。
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The union presented a shopping list of demands to the management .
工会向资方提交了一份写明各项要求的清单。
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The job was beginning to make unreasonable demands on his free time .
他的闲暇时间开始被工作过分地侵占了。
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Success as a writer demands great application .
作家要成功就得悉力以赴。
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It 's safe to assume there will always be a demand for new software .
可以肯定地认为，人们总会需求新的软件。
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By popular demand , the tour has been extended by two weeks .
应大家要求，这次旅游延长了两周。
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We cannot satisfy demand for the product .
我们不能满足对该产品的需求。
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The job places great demands on me .
这项工作对我的要求很高。
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This sport demands both speed and strength .
这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。
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Demand for the new model is outrunning supply .
新型号的产品供不应求。
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So this individual came up and demanded money .
于是这个怪人就走上前来要钱。
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We are having trouble keeping up with the recent surge in demand .
对于近来出现的需求猛增，我们难以应对。
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The principal effect of the demand for new houses was to inflate prices .
对新住宅需求的主要结果是促使价格上涨。
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Demand for the product has been greatly exaggerated .
对这项产品的需求给过分夸大了。
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It is a technically demanding piece of music to play .
演奏这一段音乐需要有很高的技艺。
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Prices are governed by market demand .
价格的高低取决于市场的需求。
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The government supported the unions in their demand for a minimum wage .
政府支持这些工会组织提出的确定最低限度工资的要求。
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' What do you want ? ' she demanded roughly .
“你想怎么样？”她粗声粗气地问道。
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Prison officers are demanding pay parity with the police force .
狱警正要求与警察同工同酬。
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They are demanding certain guarantees before they sign the treaty .
他们要求得到某些保证后才签署条约。
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They are demanding the release of all political prisoners .
他们正在要求释放所有的政治犯。
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Firms have to be responsive to consumer demand .
公司必须对顾客的需求作出积极反应。
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We agreed to moderate our original demands .
我们同意降低我们原先的要求。
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Feed the baby on demand .
宝宝需要就喂食。
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They are demanding equal rights and justice .
他们要求平等的权利和公正的待遇。
指强烈要求某事物，尤用于认为自己有权这么做时。
The workers demanded a break between 9:50 and 10:10.
工人们要求9点50分到10点10分之间为休息时间。
He demanded a clear answer from the board.
他要求董事会给出一个明确答复。
She demanded to know who was in charge of this action.
她要求知道谁负责这次行动。
指要求某人提供帮助、建议、信息等。
You are asking too much!
你要求过分了！
He was so busy that he had to ask for help.
他太忙了，不得不请求帮助。
The chairman asked for an explanation.
主席要求给出解释。
指因有权得到某事物而公开提出要求。
Most of those who claimed asylum were refugees.
那些申请政治避难者大多数都是难民。
The bank claimed payment from Susan.
银行要求苏珊付款。
They claimed losses from the express company.
他们就这次损失向那家快递公司提出赔偿要求。
指出于责任或常理而要求某人做某事，含期待之意。
The officer expected the policemen to wear police uniforms.
军官要求警察都穿警服。
This young couple expects a lot of their child.
这对年轻的夫妇对他们的孩子期望很高。
既可指需要某事物，也可指需要某人做某事，常可与 need 换用。
Children want/need plenty of sleep.
儿童需要大量的睡眠。
The house wants/needs repairing/to be repaired.
这房子需要修葺。
Do you want/need me to pick you up at the station?
你要我到车站接你吗？
指为成功做成某事而需要某事物，其主语通常为事物，而宾语多为抽象名词。
Success demands persistence.
成功需要坚持。
The task demands professional knowledge.
这项任务需要专业知识。
An important meeting demanded his presence.
一个重要会议需要他出席。
最普通用词，指需要必不可少的东西或需要做某事，强调所需之物或需做之事的重要性。
The children need water and food.
孩子们需要水和食物。
The car needs repairing.
汽车需要维修。
I need to know what time it is.
我得知道现在几点了。
词义同 need，常可换用，但语气较弱。
The mastery of a language requires/needs painstaking effort.
要学好一种语言，必须下苦工夫。
This letter requires/needs to be answered at once.
此信需要立即回复。
These babies require/need careful looking after.
这些婴儿需要细心照看。
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