demand
/dɪˈmɑːnd/ · /dɪˈmænd/
CEFR level B1Topic EconomyWord #2240 in the learning path
需求
Definitions
n. the desire or need for particular goods or services
需求
n. a strong request that someone expects to be obeyed
坚决要求
v. to insist on receiving something or require something essential
强烈要求；需要
Example
Demand for cold drinks rises sharply during hot weather.
天气炎热时，冷饮的需求量急剧上升。
Growing demand for affordable housing has encouraged local authorities to convert unused office buildings into residential accommodation.
对可负担住房不断增长的需求促使地方政府将闲置办公楼改建为住宅。
Collocations
- demand for housing
- meet demand
- in high demand
- demand an explanation
Word family
- demanding (adj.)
Usage tip
要求做某事用demand to do，不用demand sb to do。
FAQ
- What does demand mean?
- the desire or need for particular goods or services a strong request that someone expects to be obeyed to insist on receiving something or require something essential
- How is demand pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈmɑːnd/, US /dɪˈmænd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
