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