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"