demanding
- adj.要求高的;苛求的;费力的;难满足的;需要高技能(或耐性等)的;要求极严的
- v.需要;强烈要求
- demand的现在分词
demandingThese words all describe sth that is not easy and requires a lot of effort or skill to do.以上各词均形容事情困难、费力、难做。
not easy; needing effort or skill to do or understand 指困难的、费力的、难做的、难懂的：
The exam questions were quite difficult.
考题相当难。
It is difficult for young people to find jobs around here.
年轻人要在附近找到工作很难。
not easy; needing effort or skill to do or understand 指困难的、费力的、难做的、难懂的：
I always found languages quite hard at school.
在学校读书时我总觉得语言很难学。
It was one of the hardest things I ever did.
这是我做过的最难的事情之一。
Hard is slightly less formal than difficult . It is used particularly in the structure hard to believe/say/find/take , etc., although difficult can also be used in any of these examples. |
( approving ) difficult in an interesting way that tests your ability指困难而有意思的、有挑战性的、考验能力的
difficult to do or deal with and needing a lot of effort, skill or patience 指要求高的、需要高技能或耐性的、费力的：
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。
(often used in negative statements) difficult to do and needing a lot of mental or physical effort （常用于否定句）指繁重的、费力的、伤脑筋的：
This shouldn't be too taxing for you.
这对你来说不至于太费劲。
difficult to deal with and needing particular strength or abilities 指棘手的、伤脑筋的、难应付的：
It was a testing time for us all.
对我们大家来说，这是一段伤透脑筋的时间。
Demanding is the strongest of these words and describes tasks and experiences. It is often used with more or most or an adverb that says in what way the activity is difficult. Taxing is used particularly in negative statements and to talk about problems or tasks that need (or do not need) mental effort. Testing describes experiences but not tasks and is used particularly with time , week or year . |
demanding
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ADJ-GRADED 费时的;费力的;劳神的;要求很高的
A demanding job or task requires a lot of your time, energy, or attention.He found he could no longer cope with his demanding job...
他发现自己已无力应对那份劳神费力的工作了。
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ADJ-GRADED 难伺候的;难取悦的;挑剔的;苛刻的
People who are demanding are not easily satisfied or pleased.Ricky was a very demanding child...
里基是个非常难伺候的孩子。
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But none found that mentally demanding hobbies , which may include reading , doing puzzles or going to museums , cut the risk .
但是没有一项研究发现，阅读、猜谜或逛博物馆等对脑力要求高的爱好能降低患痴呆症的风险。
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Projects of railway construction has the characteristics of large investment , high risk , and high demanding .
铁路建设项目具有投资大、风险大、管理难、要求高的特点。
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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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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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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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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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Demand for the new model is outrunning supply .
新型号的产品供不应求。
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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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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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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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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。
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There seems to be an insatiable demand for more powerful computers .
人们对于加强计算机功能的要求似乎永无止境。
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They are holding her prisoner and demanding a large ransom .
他们把她劫持了，并索要巨额赎金。
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Demand is exceeding supply .
供不应求。
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The work is physically demanding .
这工作需要有很好的体力。
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They were demanding to be treated on the same footing as the rest of the teachers .
他们要求得到和其他老师同等的待遇。
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Demand is outpacing production .
需求正在超过生产。
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They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn .
他们强烈要求所有部队撤离。
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Demand is outstripping supply .
需求快超过供给了。