Word · Frequency #1392
demonstrating
证明；表明；显示
demonstrating is the present participle of demonstrate.
to show something clearly, especially by giving proof or evidence.
- 1.
To show how to use (something).
演示如何使用(某物)。
- 2.
To show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation.
展示构建逻辑论证或方程式的步骤。
- 3.
To participate in or organize a demonstration.
参加或组织示威。
- 4.
To show, display, or present; to prove or make evident
展示、显示或呈现；证明或使明显。
示范；演示；论证；推导；示威；游行；演示如何使用(某物)。；展示构建逻辑论证或方程式的步骤。
In use
The teacher demonstrated the chemical reaction to the class.
The results clearly demonstrate that the new drug is effective.
Thousands of citizens demonstrated in the city square for better working conditions.
demonstrate sth
及物动词，后接名词或名词短语。
The teacher demonstrated the experiment.
老师示范了实验。
demonstrate that + clause
及物动词，后接that引导的从句。
The results demonstrate that the theory is correct.
结果证明该理论是正确的。
demonstrate how to do sth
及物动词，后接how to不定式短语。
Connections
Collocations
- demonstrate the ability
- 展示能力
- She demonstrated the ability to solve complex problems.她展示了解决复杂问题的能力。
- demonstrate the effectiveness
- 证明有效性
- The study demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug.这项研究证明了新药的有效性。
- demonstrate a technique
- 示范技术
- The chef demonstrated the technique for making sushi.厨师示范了制作寿司的技术。
- demonstrate against
- 示威反对
- Thousands of people demonstrated against the new law.成千上万人示威反对新法律。
- demonstrate the importance
- 表明重要性
- This case demonstrates the importance of early detection.这个案例表明了早期检测的重要性。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
拆解为de（的）+mon（魔鬼）+strate（展示），想象魔鬼在展示证据——证明、示范。
Context & Register
通常用于展示如何操作或说明某个事物的功能，常见于教学、产品演示或说明场景。语气中性，既可用于正式场合（如会议演示）也可用于日常对话。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the '-strate' spelling ending, but note they are not true rhymes because the stressed vowels differ (e.g., 'demonstrate' has /ɛ/, 'illustrate' has /ɪ/, etc.). The final syllable /streɪt/ is unstressed in each word, so the stressed vowel must match for true rhyme.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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