n.

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

   他们拒绝了工会的要求。

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

   今年蔬菜供不应求。

vt.

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

   老板要求玛丽在一周内完成它。

   They demanded the right to vote.

   他们要求选举权。

   She demanded to see the headmaster.

   她请求见校长。

2. 需要
3. 查问，盘诘
   "What is that?" the policeman demanded.

   “那是什么？”警察盘问道。

4. 【律】传唤

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.