demand

• 指对某事物的强烈要求或请求，也指消费者对特定商品或服务的需求或欲望。

A noun referring to a strong request, requirement, or the desire of consumers for a particular product or service.

1. Strong requestB1formal

   An insistent and forceful request for something.

   要求

   • The workers made a demand for higher wages.
   • The kidnappers issued a demand for ransom.
   • The customer's demand for a refund was refused.

   同义词callclaimimportunityinsistencerequisitionurging

2. Economic desireB2formalbusiness

   The desire and ability of consumers to purchase goods or services at a given price.

   需求

   • There is high demand for electric cars this year.
   • Supply and demand determine the market price.
   • The company increased production to meet customer demand.

   反义词supply

3. Requirement or needB2formal

   Something that is needed or required in a particular situation.

   需求

   • The job demands a lot of patience and skill.
   • The new law places heavy demands on small businesses.
   • The project makes great demands on our time.

   同义词callclaimessentialnecessityneedrequirementrequisitestipulation

   反义词provisionsupply

• 表示坚决要求或强烈请求某事物，或指某事物为必需。

A verb used to express the act of asking for something forcefully or urgently, or requiring something as necessary.

1. Request forcefullyB1formal

   To ask for something in a very firm or authoritative way.

   要求

   • The protesters demanded immediate action from the government.
   • She demanded to speak to the manager.
   • He demanded an explanation for the delay.

   同义词claimcommandexactinsistorderrequire

2. Require as necessaryB2formal

   To need something as a necessary condition.

   要求

   • This job demands a high level of concentration.
   • The situation demands urgent attention.
   • The project demands a lot of time and effort.

   同义词call forentailinvolvenecessitateneedrequire