demonstrated
demonstrated — verb
- demonstratedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- demonstrateds3rd person singular
- demonstrateding-ing form
- demonstratededpast simple
1. to let facts, actions, or results prove that something is true or make a point e
to let facts, actions, or results prove that something is true or make a point easy to understand
The lab report demonstrated that the river water was unsafe to drink.
demonstrated that + clause
Rania's budget notes demonstrated how quickly small fees can grow.
inanimate evidence subject
The broken lock demonstrated that someone had entered through the back door.
Weeks of calm trading demonstrated that shoppers were no longer panicking.
文法句型
demonstrated that + clause
demonstrated + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is often a fact, pattern, or importance statement, and the verb is common with reports, data, and results. Distinguish from sense 3, where the object is a quality such as patience or leadership rather than a point being proved.
常見錯誤
2. to teach people a method, skill, or product by doing it in front of them and tal
to teach people a method, skill, or product by doing it in front of them and talking through the steps
Evelyn demonstrated the bread machine to shoppers at the weekend market.
demonstrated + object + to + audience
The nurse demonstrated how the inhaler worked before Hiro went home.
demonstrated how + clause
At the fair, Tuan demonstrated a water filter using muddy pond water.
The coach demonstrated the drill twice, then handed out the cones.
- show
simpler everyday choice for explaining by example
- illustrate
often used for explaining an idea with examples or pictures
- explain
focuses on words; it does not always involve doing the action
- model
used in teaching when someone performs the action for learners to copy
- conceal
keep the method or process hidden instead of showing it
文法句型
demonstrated how + clause
demonstrated + object + to + audience
用法筆記
Object is usually a device, process, or action being shown to other people. This sense often takes a how-clause or a group introduced with to.
常見錯誤
3. to make a feeling, strength, skill, or other personal quality visible through wh
to make a feeling, strength, skill, or other personal quality visible through what someone says or does
Diya demonstrated real patience while the printer jammed for a third time.
demonstrated + quality noun
Christopher demonstrated strong leadership after the bus broke down.
The violinist demonstrated remarkable control during the final quiet passage.
Yael demonstrated no fear when the lights went out underground.
文法句型
demonstrated + quality noun
demonstrated + no + emotion noun
用法筆記
Object is usually a quality, feeling, or ability noun such as patience, courage, interest, or control. Distinguish from sense 1, which proves a fact rather than revealing a trait.
常見錯誤
4. to take part in a public protest, often by gathering, marching, or carrying sign
to take part in a public protest, often by gathering, marching, or carrying signs to show opposition
Hundreds of students demonstrated outside city hall after the bus fares rose.
demonstrated outside + place
Folake demonstrated with hospital workers during the one-day strike.
demonstrated with + group
Villagers demonstrated against the quarry plan beside the coastal road.
After the verdict, Gita demonstrated in the square until sunset.
- comply
accept the decision instead of protesting against it
文法句型
demonstrated against + issue
demonstrated in/outside + place
用法筆記
Usually used about organised public action by a group. Common with against for the thing opposed, and with outside or in for the place where the protest happens.