✨ 语义深度解析
demonstrate
高考核心词 作文加分词 难度 2/5 ⏱ 3 分钟
核心
「证明/展示」——比 show 更书面,暗含有据可查的证明
释义
1
v.证明;表明(demonstrate that)
The study demonstrates that regular exercise reduces the risk of depression.
研究证明,规律运动能降低抑郁症的风险。
2
v.示范;展示(操作/技能)
The chef demonstrated how to fold a dumpling for the students.
厨师为学生示范了如何包饺子。
3
v.游行示威(demonstrate against/for)
Thousands gathered in the capital to demonstrate against the new policy.
数千人聚集在首都示威反对新政策。
语感
research / evidence demonstrates that = 研究/证据表明——是议论文引用证据的最高频书面动词之一
证明表明示范示威(游行)
陷阱
⚠️demonstrate that(接从句)vs demonstrate sth.(接名词)
The experiment demonstrates that biodegradable packaging can significantly reduce landfill waste.
demonstrate 后不能接 that 从句
demonstrate 可以接 that 从句(证明……),也可以直接接名词宾语(demonstrate the effectiveness of);两者均合法
实验证明,可生物降解包装能显著减少填埋垃圾。
⚠️demonstrate(示威游行)主语是「参与者」
The government demonstrated against the new tax.
政府就新税收进行了示威游行。(逻辑错误)
demonstrate(示威)通常是「民众/群体」反对某政策,而非政府;政府是示威的对象
Citizens demonstrated against the new tax imposed by the government.
市民就政府征收的新税进行了示威游行
近义辨析
demonstrate vs show
demonstrate 证明/表明,书面正式,暗含有证据支撑 show 显示/表明,通用,口语书面均可,无特别「有据可查」的含义
The data demonstrates a clear correlation between poverty and poor educational outcomes.
数据证明贫困与不良教育结果之间存在明显的相关性。
The graph shows that sales increased steadily from January to June.
图表显示销售额从一月到六月稳步增长。
写作加分
✨ 加分词
替换:showprovetell us
议论文引用研究/数据论证核心论点分析因果关系
普通
Research shows that sleep deprivation affects concentration.
研究显示睡眠不足会影响注意力。
加分 ✨
Extensive research demonstrates that chronic sleep deprivation significantly impairs cognitive function, affecting both memory and decision-making.
大量研究证明,长期睡眠不足会显著损害认知功能,影响记忆力和决策能力。
常用搭配
demonstrate that证明……(接that从句)
demonstrate the importance / effectiveness of证明……的重要性/有效性
demonstrate how to do示范如何做某事
demonstrate against / for为……/反对……示威游行
demonstrate one's ability / commitment展示某人的能力/承诺
词根
demon(魔)+ strate(走)→ demonstrate = 「像魔法一样展示出来让人信服」→ 证明、示范
考考你
Q1义项辨析
下面哪个句子里 demonstrate 的用法和其他三个最不同?
A
The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the new teaching method.
B
Thousands of workers demonstrated against rising food prices.
C
The data demonstrates that renewable energy is becoming more cost-effective.
D
The study demonstrates a clear link between diet and cardiovascular health.
A/C/D 中 demonstrate 均表示「证明/表明」;B 中 demonstrate 是「游行示威」义,含义和用法完全不同。
Q2近义选词
选择最恰当的词填空:
Multiple independent studies ___ that mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety levels.
Ademonstrate
Bshow
✓ 多项独立研究证明,正念冥想能降低焦虑水平。
demonstrate 暗含「有多项独立证据支撑的可信结论」,比 show 更有说服力;multiple independent studies 与 demonstrate 的「有据可查」语气相互呼应。
Q3翻译应用
用 demonstrate 翻译下面句子(可参考 writing_upgrade 字段):
大量证据证明,早期儿童教育投入能够显著改善个体的长期社会经济状况。
Extensive evidence demonstrates that investment in early childhood education can significantly improve individuals' long-term socioeconomic outcomes.
关键搭配:demonstrates that investment in ... can significantly improve
demonstrates that 引导论据,extensive evidence 强调证据的广泛性,significantly improve 量化效果——三者构成议论文「引证+量化论证」的标准框架。
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