demand
[di'mɑ:nd]
n. 求, 需求, 需

vt. 求, 询

vi. 求, 询

[医] 需, 求

[] 需求, 销路, 请求

1. This work demands your immediate attention.
   件急需即。
2. These developments have created a great demand for home computers.
   些展促使脑需求。
3. I demand an apology.
   求道歉。

demand
[ noun ]

1. an urgent or peremptory request

<noun.communication>
his demands for attention were unceasing

2. the ability and desire to purchase goods and services

<noun.process>
the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips
the demand exceeded the supply

3. required activity

<noun.cognition>
the requirements of his work affected his health
there were many demands on his time

4. the act of demanding

<noun.act>
the kidnapper's exorbitant demands for money

5. a condition requiring relief

<noun.state>
she satisfied his need for affection
God has no need of men to accomplish His work
there is a demand for jobs

[ verb ]

1. request urgently and forcefully

<verb.communication>
The victim's family is demanding compensation
The boss demanded that he be fired immediately
She demanded to see the manager

2. require as useful, just, or proper

<verb.stative> ask call for involve necessitate need postulate require take
It takes nerve to do what she did
success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent

3. claim as due or just

<verb.communication> exact
The bank demanded payment of the loan

4. lay legal claim to

<verb.communication>

5. summon to court

<verb.communication>

6. ask to be informed of

<verb.communication>
I demand an explanation

Demand \De*mand"\, v. i.
To make a demand; to inquire.

The soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what
shall we do? --Luke iii.
14.


Demand \De*mand"\, n. [F. demande, fr. demander. See {Demand},
v. t.]
1. The act of demanding; an asking with authority; a
peremptory urging of a claim; a claiming or challenging as
due; requisition; as, the demand of a creditor; a note
payable on demand.

The demand [is] by the word of the holy ones. --Dan.
iv. 17.

He that has confidence to turn his wishes into
demands will be but a little way from thinking he
ought to obtain them. --Locke.

2. Earnest inquiry; question; query. --Shak.

3. A diligent seeking or search; manifested want; desire to
possess; request; as, a demand for certain goods; a
person's company is in great demand.

In 1678 came forth a second edition [Pilgrim's
Progress] with additions; and then the demand became
immense. --Macaulay.

4. That which one demands or has a right to demand; thing
claimed as due; claim; as, demands on an estate.

5. (Law)
(a) The asking or seeking for what is due or claimed as
due.
(b) The right or title in virtue of which anything may be
claimed; as, to hold a demand against a person.
(c) A thing or amount claimed to be due.

{In demand}, in request; being much sought after.

{On demand}, upon presentation and request of payment.


Demand \De*mand"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Demanded}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Demanding}.] [F. demander, LL. demandare to demand,
summon, send word, fr. L. demandare to give in charge,
intrust; de- + mandare to commit to one's charge, commission,
order, command. Cf. {Mandate}, {Commend}.]
1. To ask or call for with authority; to claim or seek from,
as by authority or right; to claim, as something due; to
call for urgently or peremptorily; as, to demand a debt;
to demand obedience.

This, in our foresaid holy father's name,
Pope Innocent, I do demand of thee. --Shak.

2. To inquire authoritatively or earnestly; to ask, esp. in a
peremptory manner; to question.

I did demand what news from Shrewsbury. --Shak.

3. To require as necessary or useful; to be in urgent need
of; hence, to call for; as, the case demands care.

4. (Law) To call into court; to summon. --Burrill.