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nounverb a demand for higher pay增加工资的要求 demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed要求修改枪械持有法的呼声 firms attempting to meet/satisfy their customers’ demands (= to give them what they are asking for)尽力满足客户要求的商行 the demands of children/work孩子烦人的事；工作中累人的事 Flying makes enormous demands on pilots. 驾驶飞机对飞行员要求很高。 She shouldn't always give in to his demands. to meet the demand for a product满足对某产品的需求 There's an increased demand for organic produce these days. 目前对有机农产品有更大的需求。 Demand is exceeding supply. 供不应求。 By popular demand, the play will run for another week. 应广大观众要求，这出戏将加演一周。 Good secretaries are always in demand. 优秀的秘书总是很抢手。 Feed the baby on demand. 宝宝需要时再喂食。 on-demand printing of books书籍按需印刷 A ransom demand has been made for the kidnapped racehorse. As demand slows, the need to export will return. Campaigners have stepped up their demands for immediate government action. Campaigners insist that abortion should be available on demand. Demand for personal computers has risen sharply. Demand for the product is buoyant. Demands have been made for the immediate distribution of food to the refugees. How do they cope with the conflicting demands of work and family life? I think the demands of this job are excessive. I think your demand for a higher salary is perfectly reasonable. In the housing market, demand is outstripping supply. It can be difficult to forecast demand in the construction industry. It is the job of the marketing manager to create demand for the new product. Juggling the daily demands of career and family is rewarding, but never easy. Life is hard for nurses on children’s wards, where the emotional demands can be overwhelming. Low interest rates are fuelling/fueling demand for credit. My elderly parents make a lot of demands on me. My government cannot give in to the demands of an illegal organization. My work seems to make more and more demands on my time. She is in constant demand to make public appearances and give interviews. Supply normally exceeds demand for the bulk of consumer goods. Teacher training has to evolve to meet the changing demands of the profession. The emotional demands of the job can be overwhelming. The factories are staying open all weekend to try to meet the consumer demand for this product. The factories are staying open to meet the consumer demand for this product. The management had no intention of meeting union demands. The person who cannot say ‘no’ to others’ requests is likely to be overwhelmed by external demands. The reporter refused their demand that he reveal his sources. The slowdown in domestic demand was offset by an increase in exports. There have been new demands for the government to take action to reduce crime. There’s always a great demand for our soups in winter. These old machines are still in demand. This section of the population makes a high demand on health care resources. We can estimate that total market demand for electrical goods will rise by 8%. We must prepare children to respond to the demands of work. a high level of demand coping with the conflicting demands of work and family life demands from the opposition for a recount of the votes increased demand for health products policies aimed at managing demand the day-to-day demands of the job the demand from consumers the law of supply and demand the need for scientific research freed from the immediate demands of industry the potential demand among children Every now and then there are demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed. Our firm is constantly striving to satisfy customers’ demands. Their demand for higher pay was ignored. There’s an increased demand for organic produce these days. 目前对有机农产品有更大的需求。 We are struggling to meet the demand for the product. demand something She demanded an immediate explanation. 她强烈要求立即作出解释。 demand that… The UN has demanded that all troops be withdrawn. 联合国已要求撤出所有部队。 (British English also) They are demanding that all troops should be withdrawn. 他们强烈要求所有部队撤离。 demand to do something I demand to see the manager. 我坚决要求见经理。 + speech ‘Who the hell are you?’ he demanded angrily. “你到底是谁？” 他气势汹汹地查问道。 This sport demands both speed and strength. 这项运动既需要速度也需要体力。 She demanded an immediate explanation. 她强烈要求立即作出解释。 All candidates will be required to take a short test. 所有候选人都要做一个小测验。 I expect to be paid promptly for the work. 我要求即时付工钱。 I didn’t want to go but he insisted.我并不想去，但他硬要我去。 We insist on the highest standards at all times.我们始终坚持最高标准。 You’re asking too much of him. 你对他要求过分了。 ‘Where are you going?’ she asked. “你去哪？” 她问道。 She asked the students their names. 她问了学生的姓名。 Can I ask a question? 我能提个问题吗？ I called the station to enquire about train times. 我打电话到车站询问了火车时刻。 ‘And where have you been?’ he demanded angrily.“那你去了哪里？” 他怒气冲冲地质问道。 ‘Where are the keys?’ she demanded angrily. He had demanded money from her. They failed to provide the information demanded of them. ‘And where have you been?’ he demanded angrily.“那你去了哪里？” 他怒气冲冲地质问道。 ‘What’s your name?’ she demanded of the girl. High personal standards are demanded of all applicants. The group demands a high level of loyalty from its members. They demanded to see the ambassador. They’re demanding a better deal for themselves and their families. This demands commitment/skill/courage/mental effort/maturity/respect/honesty. |