demonstrative

[英] [dɪˈmɔnstrətɪv] [美] [dɪˈmɑnstrətɪv] 生词本

adj.

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1. ADJ-GRADED 感情外露的;热情奔放的 Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly. 
  • We came from the English tradition of not being demonstrative.

    我们继承了英国人轻易不表露感情的传统。

demonstratively
  • Some children respond more demonstratively than others.

    一些孩子的反应比其他孩子更强烈。

2. N-COUNT 指示词 In grammar, the words 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' are sometimes called demonstratives
Noun

1. a pronoun that points out an intended referent

Adjective

1. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion;

  • "an affectionate and demonstrative family"

2. serving to demonstrate

1. He greeted us in a demonstrative manner.
他热情地和我们打招呼。

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2. These figures are demonstrative of our progress.
这些数字表明了我们的进步。

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