demand
gb/dɪmˈænd/ us/dɪmˈænd/
B1
英语
~ 1300
követel, követelés, kereslet, igényel, megkövetel
动词
B1
1
követel
B1
用法模式：
to demand [something] from [someone]
The workers demanded higher wages from the company.
A dolgozók magasabb béreket követeltek a vállalattól.
She demanded an apology after being treated unfairly.
Bocsánatkérést követelt, miután igazságtalanul bántak vele.
The teacher demanded silence from the noisy class.
They demanded to see the manager immediately.
He demanded that the contract be changed.
学习者例句
I demand better service.
Jobb kiszolgálást követelek.
The students demand more books.
A diákok több könyvet követelnek.
She demands help from her friend.
They demand to play outside.
He demands to speak now.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'demand' with 'ask'; 'demand' is much stronger and can sound rude if used in polite contexts.
含义
ask for firmly or insistently
搭配
demand an explanation
|demand attention
|demand payment
|demand action
近义词
insist (Implies persistence and determination, but not always as forceful as 'demand'.)
反义词
request (Politer and less forceful than 'demand'.)
主题
daily life
|communication
|business
|core_vocabulary
释义
To say strongly that you want something to happen or be given to you.
To ask for something in a firm or forceful way, showing that you expect it to be given or done.
名词
B1
2
követelés
B2
用法模式：
make a demand for [something]
There have been growing demands for change.
Egyre több követelés hangzik el a változás érdekében.
The kidnappers made several demands before releasing the hostages.
Az emberrablók több követelést is megfogalmaztak, mielőtt elengedték a túszokat.
His demands were met without question.
The union's demands include higher pay and shorter hours.
学习者例句
They make a demand for food.
Élelmet követelnek.
Her demand is clear.
A követelése világos.
The teacher's demand is fair.
We meet the demand for help.
常见错误：
Learners may confuse 'demand' with 'order'; 'order' often implies authority, while 'demand' emphasizes firmness.
含义
a strong request or insistence
搭配
meet a demand
|make a demand
|refuse a demand
|unreasonable demand
近义词
insistence (Focuses on the act of persisting in a request rather than the request itself.)
反义词
offer (An act of giving or proposing something rather than requesting it.)
主题
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
释义
A strong way of asking for something.
A firm or forceful request for something to be done, given, or provided.
名词
B2
3
kereslet
B2
用法模式：
demand for [something]
There is a high demand for electric cars this year.
Idén nagy a kereslet az elektromos autók iránt.
Demand for fresh water is increasing globally.
Az édesvíz iránti kereslet világszerte nő.
During the holiday season, demand for toys rises sharply.
学习者例句
There is high demand for milk.
Nagy a kereslet a tej iránt.
The shop sees more demand in summer.
A boltban nyáron megnő a kereslet.
We meet the demand for food.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'demand' with 'supply'; they are economic opposites.
含义
need or desire for goods/services
搭配
high demand
|low demand
|increase in demand
|meet demand
近义词
market need (Specifically refers to what the market requires or wants.)
反义词
oversupply (When there is more of something than people want to buy.)
主题
business
|economics
|finance
|core_vocabulary
释义
How much people want to buy something.
The level of interest, need, or desire for particular goods or services among consumers.
动词
B2
4
igényel
B2
megkövetel
B2
用法模式：
[situation] demands [something]
This job demands great patience.
Ez a munka nagy türelmet igényel.
The crisis demands immediate action.
A válság azonnali intézkedést igényel.
Such a task demands skill and precision.
学习者例句
This work demands time.
Ez a munka időt igényel.
The game demands quick thinking.
A játék gyors gondolkodást igényel.
The trip demands money.
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with the 'ask firmly' meaning; here it does not involve speaking to someone directly.
含义
require as necessary or due
搭配
demand attention
|demand skills
|demand effort
近义词
require ('Require' is more neutral and formal; 'demand' adds urgency or emphasis.)
反义词
dispense with (Means to not require something.)
主题
daily life
|business
|core_vocabulary
释义
To need something because of a situation or rule.
To need something as a necessary condition or result of a situation.
语法
词典原形
demand
IPA
GB/dɪmˈænd/
US/dɪmˈænd/
音节与重音
de - mand （2 个音节）
Stress on 2nd syllable (mand)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: demand
- Plural: demand, demands
Verb
- Base: demand
- 3rd Person Singular: demands
- Present Participle: demanding
- Past: demanded
词族
Forms
demands
noun
demanding
verb
demanded
verb
Negative and opposite forms
undemanding
adjective
Advanced or less common
demandingly
adverb
相关表达
in demand
1/ˈɪn dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
wanted or needed by many people
Wanted or needed by many people.
例句
- Good teachers are always in demand.
- This style of shoe is in demand right now.
make demands on [someone/something]
1/mˈeɪk dɪmˈændz ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
require effort/resources from someone/something
To use someone's time, energy, or resources a lot.
例句
- Caring for young children makes huge demands on parents.
- This job will make demands on your patience.
meet the demand
1/mˈit ðə dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
provide enough to satisfy need/want
To give enough of something that people want or need.
例句
- The factory increased production to meet the demand.
- We cannot meet the demand without more staff.
on demand
1/ˈɔn dɪmˈænd/
fixed phrase
available when requested
Available at any time when you ask for it.
例句
- Movies are now available on demand through streaming services.
- We can print the book on demand.