demanded
US /dɪˈmændɪd/
UK /dɪˈmɑːndɪd/
动词
1.
要求, 需要
to ask for something forcefully and without expecting refusal
示例:
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The protesters demanded immediate action from the government.
抗议者要求政府立即采取行动。
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She demanded to know the truth.
她要求知道真相。
2.
需要, 要求
to need something in order to be successful
示例:
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The job demanded a lot of patience and skill.
这份工作需要大量的耐心和技巧。
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The situation demanded immediate attention.
情况需要立即关注。
形容词
艰巨的, 苛刻的
difficult and requiring a lot of effort, skill, or attention
示例:
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It was a very demanding task, but we managed to complete it.
这是一项非常艰巨的任务，但我们设法完成了。
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He has a very demanding boss.
他有一个非常苛刻的老板。