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0 to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused
I demanded an explanation. 我要求給我一個解釋。
The union is demanding a seven percent pay rise this year. 工會要求今年加薪7%。
He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children. 他總是以最高的行為準則來要求自己的孩子。
[ + speech ] "And where do you think you're going?" demanded the police officer. 「你覺得自己在往哪裡去?」員警問道。
[ + to infinitive ] I demand to see the manager. 我要求見經理。
[ + that ] She demanded that he return the books he borrowed from her. 她要求他把從她那裡借走的書還回來。
1 to need something such as time, effort, or a particular quality
This is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration. 這段樂曲很難演奏——需要注意力高度集中。
He seems to lack many of the qualities demanded of (= needed by) a successful politician. 他似乎缺少成功政治家所應具備的很多素質。
You can't give in to children's demands all the time. 你不能總是對孩子們的要求作出讓步。
The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence. 政府不可能同意叛亂者提出的獨立要求。
UK They received a final demand (= a last request) for payment. 他們收到了要求付款的最後通牒。