demand

US /dɪˈmænd/
UK /dɪˈmænd/
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1.

要求, 需求

a strong request

:
The workers made a demand for higher wages.
工人们提出了提高工资的要求
His constant demands for attention are exhausting.
他不断地要求关注,这让人筋疲力尽。
2.

需求, 需要

the desire of consumers for a good or service

:
The demand for electric cars is increasing.
电动汽车的需求正在增加。
Supply and demand determine market prices.
供求关系决定市场价格。
1.

要求, 需要

to ask for something forcefully and without expecting refusal

:
I demand to know the truth!
要求知道真相!
The police demanded that he surrender.
警方要求他投降。
2.

需要, 要求

to need something; to require

:
This task will demand all your attention.
这项任务将需要你全部的注意力。
The situation demands immediate action.
情况需要立即采取行动。