demonstration

Demonstration, Protest

Eine öffentliche Versammlung, bei der Menschen ihre Ansichten zeigen, meist indem sie gemeinsam protestieren.

In einfachem Englisch: A public gathering where people show their views, usually by protesting together.

• Thousands joined the demonstration.
• Police watched the peaceful demonstration outside parliament.
• They organized demonstrations against the factory closure.

So benutzt man es: a demonstration against something (They organized a demonstration against the new law.); a demonstration in support of someone/something (There was a demonstration in support of the workers.)

Synonyme: protest, rally

Häufige Wendungen: peaceful demonstration, join a demonstration, demonstration against something

Vorführung, Demonstration

Das praktische Zeigen, wie man etwas benutzt oder eine Tätigkeit ausführt.

In einfachem Englisch: Showing someone how to use something or do an activity.

• He gave a demonstration of the machine.
• We watched a demonstration of safe lifting techniques.
• Could you give us a demonstration of how to fold it?

So benutzt man es: a demonstration of how to do something (She gave a demonstration of how to hold the racket.)

Synonyme: demo

Häufige Wendungen: demonstration of something, give a demonstration, practical demonstration

Nachweis, Beweis

Eine Handlung oder ein Beispiel, das zeigt, dass etwas wahr ist oder existiert.

In einfachem Englisch: An act or example that shows something is true or exists.

• The result is a demonstration of her skill.
• Their donation was a demonstration of support.
• We need a clear demonstration that the method works.

So benutzt man es: a demonstration of something (Their quick response was a demonstration of their skill.); a demonstration that… (The experiment provided a demonstration that light can bend.)

Synonyme: proof, display

Häufige Wendungen: demonstration of strength, clear demonstration, demonstration that something

Vorführung, Präsentation

Eine Veranstaltung, bei der gezeigt wird, wie etwas funktioniert oder gemacht wird.

In einfachem Englisch: An event where someone shows how something works or is done.

• The demonstration starts at noon.
• We attended a cooking demonstration on Saturday.
• Tickets for the live demonstration sold out quickly.

So benutzt man es: a demonstration of something (The museum is hosting a demonstration of traditional weaving.)

Synonyme: demo, presentation

Häufige Wendungen: live demonstration, cooking demonstration, attend a demonstration