demonstration
gb/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
A2
Английский
~ 2600
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
event
1
public protest or rally
A group of people meeting in public to show that they support or are against something.
Модель употребления:
a demonstration against/for [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstration' with 'demonstrator'; the former is the event, the latter is a person taking part.
Синонимы
protest (General term for expressing objection, can be verbal or physical; 'demonstration' usually refers to a public gathering.)
Антонимы
celebration (An event held to express joy or honor something, opposite in intent to most demonstrations.)
Коллокации
hold a demonstration
|peaceful demonstration
|anti-government demonstration
|mass demonstration
Темы
politics
|society
|activism
|law
|communication
Примеры
- Thousands joined the demonstration against climate change.
- Police were deployed to control the large demonstration.
- The demonstration outside the parliament lasted several hours.
Примеры для изучающих
- Many people went to the city for the demonstration.
- The demonstration was about workers' rights.
- We saw a big demonstration in the park.
Существительное
A2
action
2
showing how something works
When a person shows how to do something or how something works.
Модель употребления:
a demonstration of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'demonstration' with 'display'; 'display' focuses on showing something, not necessarily explaining how it works.
Синонимы
presentation (A more general term for sharing information; may not involve showing a process physically.)
Антонимы
explanation (Describes something in words without physically showing it.)
Коллокации
give a demonstration
|live demonstration
|cooking demonstration
|product demonstration
Темы
education
|technology
|business
|work
|communication
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The chef gave a cooking demonstration.
- He showed a demonstration of the new game.
- She did a demonstration of the dance steps.
Существительное
B2
action
3
clear display of quality or feeling
Something that shows clearly that a quality, feeling, or fact is true.
Модель употребления:
a demonstration of [quality/feeling]
Синонимы
expression (Focuses more on outward signs of feelings, whereas 'demonstration' can also show abilities or facts.)
Антонимы
concealment (Hiding or keeping a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Коллокации
demonstration of love
|demonstration of skill
|demonstration of support
Темы
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The gift was a demonstration of his love.
- Her work is a demonstration of her talent.
- This is a demonstration of good teamwork.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
demonstration
IPA
GB/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
Слоги и ударение
demon - stra - tion (3 слога)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: demonstration
- Plural: demonstration, demonstrations
Родственные слова
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
Выражения
peaceful demonstration
1/pˈisfəl dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
nonviolent public protest
A public meeting where people show their opinions without using violence.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- Workers decided to stage a demonstration over pay cuts.
- Activists staged a demonstration outside the embassy.