| 单词 | demand |
| 释义 | demand noun¹ 1firm request坚决的要求adjective | verb + demand | preposition adjective➤legitimate, realistic, reasonable正当／合乎实际的／合理的要求◆i think your demand for a higher salary is perfectly reasonable.我认为你加薪的要求完全合理。➤outrageous, unrealistic, unreasonable过分的／不切实际的／不合理的要求➤non-negotiable没有商量余地的要求▸➤radical过激的要求▸➤urgent紧急的要求▸➤central, key, main, major主要要求▸➤fresh, new, renewed新要求；再次提出的要求◆there have been new demands for the government to take action to reduce crime.出现了呼吁政府采取行动减少犯罪的新要求。➤final最后要求◆a final demand for payment had been issued.要求付款的最后通知已经发出。➤written书面要求▸➤financial, political资金／政治要求▸➤opposition, popular, public, union反对派／大众／公众／工会的要求◆the management had no intention of meeting union demands.管理层不打算答应工会的要求。➤pay, ransom, salary, tax, wage (especially bre) 薪金／赎金／薪水／纳税／工资要求◆a ransom demand has been made for the kidnapped racehorse.被绑架的赛马已遭勒索赎金。verb + demand➤issue, make, present, press, put forward发出／作出／提交／强制／提出要求◆demands have been made for the immediate distribution of food to the refugees.已经要求立即把食物发放给难民。➤renew, repeat, step up重申／重复／逐步提高要求◆campaigners have stepped up their demands for immediate government action.活动人士逐步提高要求，呼吁政府立即行动。➤face面对要求▸➤respond to对要求作出回应▸➤accommodate, agree to, give in to, meet, satisfy, yield to迎合／同意／迁就／答应／满足／依从要求◆the government cannot give in to the demands of an illegal organization.政府不能向一个非法组织的要求让步。➤refuse, reject, resist拒绝／驳回／抵制要求◆the reporter refused their demand that he reveal his sources.那名记者拒绝了他们让其透漏消息来源的要求。preposition➤on demand一经要求◆campaigners insist that abortion should be available on demand.活动人士坚持认为人工流产应该有求必应。➤demand for, demand from⋯的要求；来自⋯的要求◆demands from the opposition for a recount of the votes反对党提出的重新计算选票的要求demand noun² 2need/desire for goods/services对商品、服务的需求或欲望adjective | ... of demand | verb + demand | demand + verb | preposition | phrases adjective➤big, buoyant, considerable, enormous, great, heavy, high, huge, insatiable, peak, strong, unprecedented大量的需求；保持高位的需求；相当大的需求；极大的需求；无法满足的需求；达到巅峰的需求；强大的需求；空前的需求◆demand for the product is enormous.这种产品需求很大。◆there's always a great demand for our soups in winter.冬天人们对我们的汤的需求量总是很大。➤burgeoning, escalating, ever-increasing, growing, increased, increasing, rising, soaring, surging日益扩大的／逐步上升的／不断增长的／越来越大的／增加了的／正在增长的／上升的／剧增的／急剧上升的需求▸➤excess, extra过分的／额外的需求▸➤constant, steady持续的／稳定的需求◆she is in constant demand to make public appearances and give interviews.她不断地被邀约公开亮相，接受采访。➤changing, fluctuating, seasonal变化着的／波动的／季节性需求▸➤current, future当前／未来需求▸➤latent, likely, pent-up, potential, projected隐藏的／可能的／被抑制的／潜在的／预计的需求▸➤overall, total整体需求；总需求◆we can estimate that total market demand for electrical goods will rise by 8%.我们可以估计电器产品的市场总需求会上升 8%。➤declining, falling, limited, low, reduced, slowing, sluggish衰退的／下降的／有限的／低迷的／缩减的／放慢的／停滞的需求▸➤consumer, customer, market, popular, public消费者／顾客／市场／民众／公众需求◆by popular demand, the play will run for another week.应广大观众要求，这部戏将再演一星期。➤domestic, export, foreign, global, local, world, worldwide国内／出口／国外／全球／当地／世界性／国际需求◆the slowdown in domestic demand was offset by an increase in exports.国内需求的放缓通过出口的增长得到了弥补。➤electricity, energy, housing, labour/labor, etc.电力、能源、住房、劳动力等需求... of demand➤level需求水平◆a high level of demand需求水平高verb + demand➤accommodate, cope with, fulfil/fulfill, handle, meet, satisfy, supply应对需要；满足需求；处理需求；迎合需求；供应需求的货物◆the factories are staying open to meet the consumer demand for this product.工厂一直开工以满足消费者对这一产品的需求。➤create, drive, generate创造／推动／产生需求◆it is the job of the marketing manager to create demand for the new product.为新产品创造需求是营销经理的职责。➤boost, fuel, increase, spur, stimulate提高／推动／增加／激励／刺激需求◆low interest rates are fuelling / fueling demand for credit.低利率刺激着贷款需求。➤reduce降低需求▸➤exceed, outstrip超过需求◆supply normally exceeds demand for the bulk of consumer goods.一般来说，大宗消费品都供过于求。➤forecast预测需求◆it can be difficult to forecast demand in the construction industry.有时很难预测建筑业的需求。demand + verb➤grow, increase, rise需求增长／增加／上升◆demand for personal computers has risen sharply.个人电脑需求急剧增长。➤decline, fall, slow, slow down需求下降／下跌／放慢／减缓◆as demand slows, the need to export will return.随着需求放缓，出口的需要将回归。➤exceed, outstrip需求超过◆in the housing market, demand is outstripping supply.住房市场供不应求。preposition➤in demand非常需要的；受欢迎的◆these old machines are still in demand.这些旧机器仍然有很大需求。➤demand among⋯中的需求◆the potential demand among children儿童中的潜在需求➤demand for对⋯的需求◆increased demand for health products保健产品需求的增长➤demand from来自⋯的需求◆the demand from consumers消费者的需求➤demand on在⋯方面的需求◆this section of the population makes a high demand on health-care resources.这部份人口对保健资源有很大需求。phrases➤supply and demand供求◆the law of supply and demand供求规律 ➡ topic at business demand noun³ 3demands difficult/tiring things you have to do不得不做的困难的事情；必须做的累人的事情adjective | verb + demands | preposition adjective➤considerable, enormous, excessive, extra, great, heavy, high, impossible相当高的／繁多的／过多的／额外的／极大的／大量的／很高的／达不到的要求◆i think the demands of this job are excessive.我觉得这项工作的要求过高。➤exacting, pressing严格的／迫切的要求▸➤growing, increasing不断增长的／越来越多的要求➤changing不断变化的要求◆teacher training has to evolve to meet the changing demands of the profession.教师培训必须改进，以满足这一职业不断变化的需求。➤competing, conflicting, contradictory相互矛盾的要求▸➤day-to-day, everyday日常要求◆the day-to-day demands of the job这项工作的日常要求➤external外来要求◆the person who cannot say no to others' requests is likely to be overwhelmed by external demands.不会对别人的要求说“不”的人很可能被外来要求所压倒。➤economic, emotional, financial, physical, practical, sexual, social, technical经济／感情／金融／体力／实际／性生活／社会／技术需求◆the emotional demands of the job can be overwhelming.这项工作会有极大的情感需求。verb + demands➤impose, make, place强加／作出／提出要求◆my elderly parents make a lot of demands on me.我年老的父母对我提出很多要求。➤fulfil/fulfill, respond to满足／回应要求◆we must prepare children to respond to the demands of work.我们必须要让孩子做好准备以适应工作的需求。➤accommodate, cope with, handle迎合／应对／处理要求◆how do they cope with the conflicting demands of work and family life?他们怎样平衡工作需求和家庭生活需求之间的矛盾？➤balance, juggle平衡／同时应付几种要求◆juggling the daily demands of career and family is rewarding, but never easy.处理好事业和家庭的需求是有益的，但绝非易事。preposition➤demand on, demand upon对⋯的要求◆my work seems to make more and more demands on my time.工作似乎要占用我越来越多的时间。demand verbadverb | preposition adverb➤angrily, coldly, furiously, harshly, impatiently, indignantly, irritably, roughly, sharply生气地／冷冷地／怒冲冲地／严厉地／不耐烦地／愤怒地／急躁地／粗暴地／语气尖刻地质问◆'where are the keys?' she demanded angrily.“钥匙在哪儿 ? ”她生气地问道。➤loudly大声地质问preposition➤from向⋯要求◆he had demanded money from her.他向她要钱。➤of对⋯要求◆they failed to provide the information demanded of them.他们没有提供索要的信息。demand /dɪmɑːnd; name dɪmænd/ noun1. [uncountable, countable] the desire or need of customers for goods or services which they want to buy or use （顾客的）需求，需要◆demand for new cars has fallen. 对新车的需求已经下降。◆a sharp fall in car demand 汽车需求的暴跌◆the plant has increased production in order to meet demand. 这厂已经增加了产量以便满足需求。◆demand for the aircraft has outstripped (= has been greater than) supply. 对飞机的需求已超过了供应。◆the price is determined by the balance between demand and supply. 价格是由供求平衡决定的。◆traders reported a strong demand from investors. 交易商报告称投资者有热切的需求。 ➡ supply noun (3) ⨁ demand falls / drops / slows down / weakens需求下降／下跌／减缓／削弱 ⨁ demand grows / picks up / recovers / rises需求增加／恢复／上升 ⨁ to meet / keep up with / satisfy demand满足需求 ⨁ to boost / create / increase / reduce / stimulate demand增加／创造／提高／减少／刺激需求 ⨁ demand outstrips / exceeds supply求过于供；供不应求⨁ (a) growing / huge / rising / strong demand增加的／庞大的／上升的／强劲的需求⨁ (a) declining / falling / poor / low / weak demand下降的／低迷的／疲软的需求 ⨁ domestic / external / global / world demand国内／外部／全球／世界需求 ⨁ consumer / investor / market demand消费者／投资者／市场需求 2. [countable] a very firm request for sth; sth that sb needs or asks for 要求；请求；要求的事物◆management has rejected the union's demand for a 40 per cent pay rise. 资方拒绝了工会加薪 40% 的要求。◆the firm is struggling to satisfy the demands of its shareholders. 公司正竭力满足股东的要求。⨁ to accept / agree to / meet / reject / satisfy a demand接受／同意／满足／拒绝／满足要求 3. [countable] a written request to pay money that is owed 付款通知◆you will receive a demand for the extra tax owing. 你将会接到一份额外欠税的付款通知。⨁ to get / ignore / issue / receive a demand接到／不理会／发出／收到付款通知 ●on demand1.as soon as requested 见票即付；一经要求◆the loan is repayable on demand. 这笔贷款是一经要求可随时偿还的。2. (usually used with a noun 通常与名词连用) when you want it 一旦需要◆the company website offers employees information on demand. 这公司的网站可以按要求提供员工资料。◆on-demand computing 按需计算 consumer demand ◇ derived demand ◇ elasticity of demand ◇ excess demand ◇ final demand ◇ primary demand ◇ selective demand ◇ supply and demand demand /dɪmɑːnd; name dɪmænd/ verb [transitive] to ask for sth very firmly 强烈要求◆she demanded an apology from him. 她强烈要求他道歉。◆they are demanding €1.6 million in compensation. 他们强烈要求 160 万欧元的赔偿。◆i demand to see the manager. 我坚决要求见经理。☞ demand☞ demand demand noundemand ♦︎ market ♦︎ a run on sth ♦︎ (no) call for sththese are all words for the number of people who want to buy goods or services.这些词均表示顾客对货物或服务的需求。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆demand / a market / (no) call for sth◆(a) big / buoyant / huge / growing / steady / changing / current / potential / total / falling demand / market◆(the) consumer / domestic / local / export / foreign / worldwide demand / market◆to create demand / a market◆to stimulate / boost / increase demand / the market■ demand [uncountable, singular] (especially business尤用于商业) the number of people who want to buy goods or services（顾客对货物或服务的）需求◆we are struggling to meet the demand for the product.我们正努力满足对该产品的需求。◆demand is exceeding supply.供不应求。◆there's an increased demand for organic produce these days.现在人们对有机农产品有更大的需求。■ market [singular] (business商业) the number of people who want to buy goods or services（顾客对货物或服务的）需求；市场◆the second-hand car market is declining.二手汽车市场正在萎缩。◆there's not much of a market for black and white televisions nowadays.黑白电视机现在没多少市场了。 ➡ see also market → market 1 note 辨析 demand or market?these words have the same basic meaning, but demand is a more general term, and market is a more specialist business term.这两个词基本含义相同，但 demand 是较一般的用语，market 是较专业的商业用语。they have different grammar and collocation patterns: people talk about the housing/labour market and different product markets, but demand for housing/labour/a product. you can create demand/a market, but you meet/satisfy/increase demand and supply/expand the market. you influence/forecast demand but find/identify a market. people talk about a fall/a decline/an increase/growth in demand but a slump/recovery in the market.两者各有不同的语法和搭配模式，可以说 the housing/labour market 和 product markets，但说 demand for housing/labour/a product ；可以说 create demand/a market，但说 meet/satisfy/increase demand 和 supply/expand the market ；可以说 influence/forecast demand，但说 find/identify a market ；可以说 a fall/a decline/an increase/growth in demand，但说 a slump/recovery in the market。when a business has trouble producing enough goods because so many people want them, people talk about demand rather than the market.当企业无法提供足够产品满足顾客的需求时，所用术语为 demand 而非 market◆we're struggling to meet the market. ◆the market exceeds supply. ■ a run on sth -->phrase (business商业) a sudden demand for sth by a lot of people抢购；争购；需求突增◆there's been a run on the dollar.人们纷纷抢购美元。◆when the new currency measures were announced there was a run on the bank (= a lot of people suddenly took their money out of the bank).新货币措施公布后，人们争相到银行提取现金。ⓘ run is often found in financial contexts, but a shop or business might experience a run on anything, for example sun cream, petrol or red roses, especially when sth happens, such as a change in the weather, to create a sudden demand. * run 常用于金融语境，但也指对任何商品的抢购，如防晒霜、汽油或红玫瑰，尤其是当某事发生，如天气变化，从而造成某种需求突增。■ (no) call for sth -->phrase [singular] (rather informal) the desire or need of customers for goods or services（对货物或服务的）需要，需求◆there isn't a lot of call for small specialist shops nowadays.如今对小型专卖店已没有多大需求了。 demand verb ➡ see also the entry for ask 2另见 ask 条第 2 义demand ♦︎ require ♦︎ expect ♦︎ insist ♦︎ press (sb) for sth ♦︎ ask ♦︎ stipulate ♦︎ clamour ♦︎ hold out for sth ♦︎ exactthese words all mean to say that sb should do or have sth.这些词均表示强烈要求做某事或得到某物。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆to demand / require / expect / ask / exact sth from sb◆to demand / require / expect / ask sth of sb◆to ask / press / push / clamour / hold out for sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist / ask / stipulate that...◆to require / expect / ask sb to do sth◆to demand / require / expect / insist on high standards◆to demand / require / expect / ask a lot / too much / a great deal◆to be too much to expect / ask■ demand [transitive] to ask for sth very firmly; to say very firmly that sb should have or do sth强烈要求（得到某物）；坚决要求（某人做某事）◆she demanded an immediate explanation.她强烈要求立即作出解释。◆the group demands a high level of loyalty from its members.该集体要求其成员高度忠诚。◆the un has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.联合国已要求撤出所有部队。◆they demanded to see the ambassador.他们坚决要求与大使会面。 ➡ see also demand → request noun ■ require [transitive, often passive] (not usually used in the progressive tenses通常不用于进行时) (rather formal) to make sb do or have sth, especially because it is necessary according to a law or set of rules or standards（尤指法律、规章或标准）规定做（某事），要求取得（某物）◆the wearing of seat belts is required by law.法律规定必须系安全带。◆several students failed to reach the required standard.有几名学生没有达到规定的标准。◆'hamlet' is required reading (= must be read) for the class.《哈姆雷特》是这门课的必读作品。 ➡ see also requirement → condition ■ expect [transitive] to demand that sb should do, have or be sth, especially because it is their duty or responsibility要求，指望（尤因义务或责任）◆are you clear about what is expected of you?你清楚大家对你的期望吗？◆don't expect too much from him.不要对他期望过高。◆they expected all their children to be high achievers.他们期望自己所有的孩子都大有作为。◆i expect to be paid promptly for the work.我要求即时付工钱。▸ expectation noun [countable, usually plural] ◆some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children.有些父母对孩子有不切实际的期望。◆unfortunately the new software has failed to meet expectations.遗憾的是这种新软件不如理想。■ insist /ɪnsɪst/ [intransitive, transitive] to demand that sth happens or that sb agrees to do sth坚决要求；坚持◆i didn't want to go but he insisted.我并不想去，可他硬要我去。◆we insist on the highest standards at all times.我们始终坚持最高标准。◆ (spoken) stay and have lunch. i insist!留下来吃午饭吧，就这么定了！◆'please come with us.' 'all right, if you insist.'“请跟我们一起来吧。”“好吧，既然你执意要我去，我就去。”◆the company insisted that the money be paid immediately.公司坚持要求马上付款。ⓘ the phrasal verb insist on/upon sth also means 'to demand sth and refuse to be persuaded to accept anything else'.短语动词 insist on/upon sth 也表示“坚持要求⋯”◆we insisted on a refund of the full amount.我们坚持要求全额退款。▸ insistence noun [uncountable] ◆their insistence on strict standards of behaviour他们对行为坚持要求严格标准◆at her insistence, the matter was dropped.在她的坚持下，这件事被搁置了。■ press for sth-->■ press sb for sth -->phrasal verbto keep asking for sth in a determined way不断催促；强烈要求◆they are pressing for a change in the law.他们正促请修改法律。◆the bank is pressing us for repayment of the loan.银行在催我们还贷。 ➡ see also press → press 2 ■ ask [transitive] to expect or demand sth期望；要求◆i know i'm asking a great deal.我知道我的要求很高。◆you're asking too much of him.你对他要求得过分了。◆it's asking a lot to expect them to win again.期望他们再次获胜未免要求太高了。note 辨析 demand, expect or ask? ask is not as strong as demand or expect, both of which can be more like a command. * ask 不如 demand 和 expect 语气强烈，后两词更像命令。■ stipulate [transitive] (formal) to state firmly and clearly that sth must be done, or how it must be done明确要求；规定◆a delivery date is stipulated in the contract.合同中规定了交货日期。◆the job advertisement stipulates that the applicant must have teaching experience.招聘广告明确要求申请人必须有教学经验。■ clamour (bre) (name clamor) /klæmə(r)/ [intransitive] (rather formal, written) to demand sth loudly大声要求；吵闹着要求◆people began to clamour for his resignation.人们开始大声疾呼要求他辞职。◆everyone was clamouring to know how much they would get.每个人都吵闹着想知道自己能得到多少。■ hold out for sth -->phrasal verb(held, held) [no passive] to refuse to accept less than what you are asking for, especially when this causes a delay in reaching an agreement坚持得到⋯而不肯让步（尤指会拖延协议的达成）◆they are holding out for a 10% raise.他们非要加薪 10% 不可。■ exact [transitive] (formal) to demand and get sth from sb要求；索取◆she was determined to exact a promise from him.她决意要他作出承诺。demand [transitive] to ask a question very firmly（态度坚定地）询问；质问◆'and where have you been?' he demanded angrily.“你去哪儿了？”他生气地问道。◆'what's your name?' she demanded of the girl.“你叫什么名字？”她向那女孩问道。demand [uncountable, singular] (especially business尤用于商业) the number of people who want to buy goods or services（顾客对货物或服务的）需求◆we are struggling to meet the demand for the product.我们正努力满足对该产品的需求。◆demand is exceeding supply.供不应求。◆there's an increased demand for organic produce these days.现在人们对有机农产品有更大的需求。demand [transitive] to ask for sth very firmly; to say very firmly that sb should have or do sth强烈要求（得到某物）；坚决要求（某人做某事）◆she demanded an immediate explanation.她强烈要求立即作出解释。◆the group demands a high level of loyalty from its members.该集体要求其成员高度忠诚。◆the un has demanded that all troops be withdrawn.联合国已要求撤出所有部队。◆they demanded to see the ambassador.他们坚决要求与大使会面。 ➡ see also demand → request noun demand [transitive] (not used in the progressive tenses不用于进行时) (rather formal) to need sth in order to be done successfully（为顺利完成而）需要◆this sport demands both speed and strength.这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。ⓘ demand is typically used to talk about situations which need qualities in people which relate to strength, hard work or high moral standards. * demand 通常指需要人的体力、勤奋或道德水准达到一定要求◆this demands commitment / skill / courage / mental effort / maturity / respect / honesty.这需要献身精神／技巧／勇气／努力思考／成熟／尊重／诚实。demand [countable] a very firm request for sth; sth that sb needs（坚决的）要求；所需之物◆their demand for higher pay was ignored.他们加薪的要求未被理睬。◆our firm is constantly striving to satisfy customers' demands (= to give them what they are asking for).我们公司一直在努力满足顾客的需求。 ➡ see also demand → demand verb demand¹/dɪˈmɑ:nd; us dɪˈmænd ||; dɪˈmænd/noun1. [c] a demand (for sth/that...) a strong request or order that must be obeyed 要求；命令: ◇a demand for changes in the law 要求修改法律◇i was amazed by their demand that i should leave immediately. 他们要求我立即离开，这使我大吃一惊。 2. demands [pl] something that sb makes you do, especially sth that is difficult or tiring 要求做的事（尤指难事或累事）: ◇running a marathon makes huge demandson the body. 马拉松比赛极耗体力。 3. [u] [sing] demand (for sth/sb) the desire or need for sth among a group of people （一群人的）需要，需求: ◇we no longer sell that product because there is no demand for it. 我们不再出售那种产品，因为没有人买。 in demand wanted by a lot of people 有需求；受欢迎: ◇i'm in demand this weekend -- i've had three invitations! 这个周末我很受欢迎──已经收到三封请帖！ on demand whenever you ask for it 一经要求: ◇this treatment is available from your doctor on demand. 只要你提出要求，医生就会为你进行这种治疗。 demand²/dɪˈmɑ:nd; us dɪˈmænd ||; dɪˈmænd/verb[t] 1. demand to do sth/that...;demand sth to ask for sth in an extremely firm or aggressive way 要求: ◇i walked into the office and demanded to see the manager. 我走进办公室，要求见经理。◇she demanded that i pay her immediately. 她要求我立即付钱给她。◇your behaviour was disgraceful and i demand an apology. 你的行为很可耻，我要求你道歉。 2. to need sth 需要: ◇a sport that demands skill as well as strength 一项需要技能及体力的运动 demandsee ⇨ ask 11,17 ⇨ insist 1 ⇨ tell 17 • • •• ⇨ be in demand• ⇨ meet demand• ⇨ there is no demand/call for☞ demand¹☞ demand² |
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