demand
英 [dɪˈmɑːnd] 美 [dɪˈmænd]
n. 要求,所需之物;需求,需要
v. 要求;询问,质问;命令;需要
例句:
We demanded an explanation.
我们要求作出解释。
Russia demanded that Unita send a delegation to the peace talks.
俄罗斯要求安盟派出代表团参加和平会谈。
He demanded an explanation from the Education Secretary.
他要求教育大臣给予解释。
The task of rebuilding will demand a great deal of patience.
重建任务将需要付出极大的耐心。
There would be fewer international crises demanding his attention.
需要他去关注的国际危机将会减少。
But he could also turn on the style when the occasion demanded.
但是如果场合需要,他也能拿出派头来。