n.

1. 要求，請求[C][（+for）]
   They rejected the union demand.

   他們拒絕了工會的要求。

2. 需要，需求[S][U][（+for）]
   The supply of vegetables falls short of demand this year.

   今年蔬菜供不應求。

vt.

1. 要求，請求[+to-v][+that][（+of）]
   The boss demanded that Mary (should) finish it within a week.

   老板要求瑪麗在一週內完成它。

   They demanded the right to vote.

   他們要求選舉權。

   She demanded to see the headmaster.

   她請求見校長。

2. 需要
3. 查問，盤詰
   "What is that?" the policeman demanded.

   "那是什麼？"警察盤問道。

4. 【律】傳喚

n.

1. an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right.
   ▸ (demands) pressing requirements.
2. the desire of purchasers, consumers, etc. for a particular commodity or service:
   a recent slump in demand.

v.