首页英语词典demanddemand英英释意

demand

英[dɪ'mɑːnd] 美[dɪ'mænd]
  • vt. 要求;需要;查询
  • vi. 需要;请求;查问
  • n. [经] 需求;要求;需要
  • n. (Demand)人名;(德)德曼德

英英释意


1. the ability and desire to purchase goods and services;
"the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips"
"the demand exceeded the supply"
2. an urgent or peremptory request;
"his demands for attention were unceasing"
3. a condition requiring relief;
"she satisfied his need for affection"
"God has no need of men to accomplish His work"
"there is a demand for jobs"
4. the act of demanding;
"the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money"
5. required activity;
"the requirements of his work affected his health"
"there were many demands on his time"