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🔑demandde·mand1 /dɪˈmænd / noun - [countable] a demand (for sth / that...) a strong request or order that must be obeyed（坚决的）要求；命令◆a demand for changes in the law修改法律的要求◆I was amazed by their demand that I leave immediately.他们要求我马上离开，这让我很吃惊。
- demands [plural] things that you have to do, especially when these are difficult or tiring必须做的事；（尤指困难的或累人的）要求◆Being on the committee makes a lot of demands on my free time.担任委员会委员占用了我很多业余时间。◆the demands of work and family工作要求和家庭责任
- [uncountable, singular] demand (for sth / sb) the desire or need for something among a group of people需求；需要◆We don't stock that product anymore because there is no demand for it.因为没有需求，我们不再备有那种产品的存货。◆the effects of supply and demand on retail prices供求对零售价的影响
 ●in demandwanted by a lot of people需求大◆Air conditioners are always in demand at the beginning of summer.入夏时空调的需求量总是很大。
🔑demandde·mand2 /dɪˈmænd / verb [transitive] - to ask for something in a way that shows you expect to get it（强烈）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.她坚决要求我马上付钱给她。◆Your behavior was disgraceful and I demand an apology.你的行为很可耻，我要求你必须道歉。
- to ask a question in a rude way质问；盘问◆“What are you doing here?” he demanded.“你在这里做什么？”他质问道。
- to need something in order to be done successfully需要◆a sport that demands skill as well as strength一项既需要体力又需要技巧的体育运动 SYN require
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