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demand[di'mɑ:nd]vt. 1 要求;强要:demand an immediate answer of(或from) sb.要求某人立即答复I demand that John (should) go there at once.我要求约翰立即去那儿. 2 需要:This work demands care and patience.这工作需要细心和耐心. 3 询问,查问:The guard demanded his business.警卫问他来干什么. 4 要求(某人)到场,召唤
vi.要求;查问
n. 1 要求;要求物:make strict demands on oneself严格要求自己I have many demands upon my time.我有许多工作要花时间去做. 2 需要;需求(量):supply and demand供与求There is a great demand for these goods.这些商品需求量很大.The novel is in great demand.这本小说需求很大. 3 【律】正式的合法要求 |