demand
demand — verb
1. to tell someone firmly that you want or expect them to give you something or do
to tell someone firmly that you want or expect them to give you something or do something, especially when you believe you have the right to get it.
The protesters gathered outside the city hall to demand better wages and working conditions.
demand + noun phrase (wages, conditions)
Apinya demanded to speak to the manager after her order arrived with the wrong items.
demand + to-infinitive
My son demanded that I take him to the park before dinner.
The teacher demanded an explanation from the students who arrived late.
Diya demanded that the shop replace her faulty laptop free of charge.
文法句型
demand + noun phrase
demand + that-clause
demand + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Not as strong as 'ultimatum' but stronger than 'request'. Common in political, consumer, and workplace contexts where someone expects to be taken seriously.
常見錯誤
2. to require a large amount of a particular resource — for example time, energy, s
to require a large amount of a particular resource — for example time, energy, skill, or a personal quality — for a task or situation to be done well.
Learning to play the piano well demands a great deal of patience and daily practice.
demand + noun phrase (patience, practice)
Caio's role as head nurse demands long hours and staying calm under pressure.
demand + noun phrase (hours, ability)
Caring for a sick family member demands both physical strength and emotional resilience.
Baraka's position as project leader demands careful planning and good communication skills.
文法句型
demand + noun phrase (time, effort, quality)
用法筆記
Subject is usually an abstract noun referring to an activity, situation, or role (e.g. job, sport, relationship). Not typically used for basic physical needs — use 'need' instead.
常見錯誤
demand — noun
1. a firm statement in which you say that something must be done or given, especial
a firm statement in which you say that something must be done or given, especially because you believe you have a right to it.
The union made a demand for a 10 percent pay increase across all departments.
collocation: make a demand
The kidnappers issued a demand for a ransom of one million dollars.
collocation: issue a demand
Management refused to give in to the workers' demands for shorter hours.
Felix's demand for a formal apology was met with silence from his colleague.
The customers' demands for refunds grew louder after the product recall was announced.
- offer
giving something rather than asking for it
用法筆記
Often countable. Common collocations: 'make a demand', 'issue a demand', 'meet someone's demands', 'give in to demands', 'refuse a demand'.
常見錯誤
2. the amount of a product or service that people want to buy, especially when cons
the amount of a product or service that people want to buy, especially when considered in relation to the price or the quantity available.
There is a growing demand for electric cars in cities across Asia.
collocation: growing demand for
The factory increased production to meet the high demand for its new smartphone.
collocation: meet demand
When demand rises faster than supply, prices tend to go up.
The housing market in Taipei shows strong demand from young families.
- supply
the amount of a product available, the opposite force that determines price
用法筆記
Uncountable in this sense. Frequently contrasted with 'supply'. Common in business, economics, and market reporting contexts.
常見錯誤
3. the difficult, tiring, or stressful things that a person, job, or situation forc
the difficult, tiring, or stressful things that a person, job, or situation forces you to deal with.
The demands of being a single parent left Shirin with very little free time.
usually plural: the demands of
Nikos struggled to cope with the physical demands of training for a marathon.
collocation: cope with demands
The job makes heavy demands on your time and energy throughout the week.
Modern life places many competing demands on young people from school and family.
用法筆記
Almost always used in the plural form 'demands'. The singular is rare in this sense. Common collocations: 'demands of something', 'make demands on someone', 'place demands on someone'.