demonstration
gb/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
A2
Английски
~ 2600
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
event
1
public protest or rally
A group of people meeting in public to show that they support or are against something.
Модел на употреба:
a demonstration against/for [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstration' with 'demonstrator'; the former is the event, the latter is a person taking part.
Синоними
protest (General term for expressing objection, can be verbal or physical; 'demonstration' usually refers to a public gathering.)
Антоними
celebration (An event held to express joy or honor something, opposite in intent to most demonstrations.)
Колокации
hold a demonstration
|peaceful demonstration
|anti-government demonstration
|mass demonstration
Теми
politics
|society
|activism
|law
|communication
Примери
- Thousands joined the demonstration against climate change.
- Police were deployed to control the large demonstration.
- The demonstration outside the parliament lasted several hours.
Примери за учащи
- Many people went to the city for the demonstration.
- The demonstration was about workers' rights.
- We saw a big demonstration in the park.
Съществително
A2
action
2
showing how something works
When a person shows how to do something or how something works.
Модел на употреба:
a demonstration of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'demonstration' with 'display'; 'display' focuses on showing something, not necessarily explaining how it works.
Синоними
presentation (A more general term for sharing information; may not involve showing a process physically.)
Антоними
explanation (Describes something in words without physically showing it.)
Колокации
give a demonstration
|live demonstration
|cooking demonstration
|product demonstration
Теми
education
|technology
|business
|work
|communication
Примери
- The teacher gave a demonstration of the experiment.
- We attended a cooking demonstration at the food festival.
- The salesperson offered a live demonstration of the new phone.
Примери за учащи
- The chef gave a cooking demonstration.
- He showed a demonstration of the new game.
- She did a demonstration of the dance steps.
Съществително
B2
action
3
clear display of quality or feeling
Something that shows clearly that a quality, feeling, or fact is true.
Модел на употреба:
a demonstration of [quality/feeling]
Синоними
expression (Focuses more on outward signs of feelings, whereas 'demonstration' can also show abilities or facts.)
Антоними
concealment (Hiding or keeping a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Колокации
demonstration of love
|demonstration of skill
|demonstration of support
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Her quick action was a clear demonstration of courage.
- The applause was a strong demonstration of their appreciation.
- His success is a demonstration of hard work paying off.
Примери за учащи
- The gift was a demonstration of his love.
- Her work is a demonstration of her talent.
- This is a demonstration of good teamwork.
Граматика
Речникова форма
demonstration
IPA
GB/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
Срички и ударение
demon - stra - tion (3 срички)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: demonstration
- Plural: demonstration, demonstrations
Семейство думи
Forms
demonstrations
noun
Core family
demonstrate
verb B1
Related words
demonstrator
noun B2
demo
noun B1
Advanced or less common
demonstrable
adjective
demonstrably
adverb
demonstrative
adjective
Изрази
peaceful demonstration
1/pˈisfəl dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
nonviolent public protest
A public meeting where people show their opinions without using violence.
Примери
- The students organized a peaceful demonstration in front of city hall.
- Police monitored the peaceful demonstration closely.
public demonstration
1/pˈʌblɪk dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
open event showing opinions or skills
An event where people show their ideas, protests, or skills in front of others.
Примери
- The invention was unveiled at a public demonstration.
- A public demonstration was held to protest the decision.
stage a demonstration
1/stˈeɪd͡ʒ ə dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
organize and hold protest
To plan and make a public protest happen.
Примери
- Workers decided to stage a demonstration over pay cuts.
- Activists staged a demonstration outside the embassy.