demonstration

demonstration
noun

[mass noun]the showing of something's existence or truth by giving proof or evidence
证明，证实
it is not capable of mathematical demonstration.
这无法用数学方法证明。
[count noun]his demonstration that feature films could be both art and social treatise.
他关于故事片可同时是对艺术和社会问题的探讨的证明。
■the outward showing of feeling
感情流露（或表达）
[count noun]physical demonstrations of affection.
爱意的肢体表达。
■[count noun]a practical exhibition and explanation of how something works or is performed
示范，演示
a microwave cookery demonstration.
微波炉烹调演示。
a public meeting or march protesting against something or expressing views on a political issue
示威集会，示威游行

派生
demonstrational
adjective
语源

late Middle English (also in the senses 'proof provided by logic' and 'sign, indication'): from Latin demonstratio(n-), from demonstrare 'point out' (see demonstrate). Sense 2 dates from the mid 19th cent

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