n.
1. 要求,请求[C][(+for)]
They rejected the union demand.
他们拒绝了工会的要求。
2. 需要,需求[S][U][(+for)]
The supply of vegetables falls short of demand this year.
今年蔬菜供不应求。
vt.
1. 要求,请求[+to-v][+that][(+of)]
The boss demanded that Mary (should) finish it within a week.
老板要求玛丽在一周内完成它。
They demanded the right to vote.
他们要求选举权。
She demanded to see the headmaster.
她请求见校长。
2. 需要
3. 查问,盘诘
"What is that?" the policeman demanded.
"那是什么?"警察盘问道。
4. 【律】传唤
