demonstration

manifestazione, protesta

Raduno pubblico in cui le persone esprimono le proprie opinioni, di solito protestando insieme.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: protest, rally

Espressioni comuni: peaceful demonstration, join a demonstration, demonstration against something

dimostrazione

Il mostrare concretamente a qualcuno come usare qualcosa o svolgere un’attività.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Come si usa: a demonstration of how to do something (She gave a demonstration of how to hold the racket.)

Sinonimi: demo

Espressioni comuni: demonstration of something, give a demonstration, practical demonstration

dimostrazione, prova

Azione o esempio che mostra che qualcosa è vero o esiste.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: 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.)

Sinonimi: proof, display

Espressioni comuni: demonstration of strength, clear demonstration, demonstration that something

dimostrazione, presentazione

Evento in cui qualcuno mostra come funziona qualcosa o come si fa.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: a demonstration of something (The museum is hosting a demonstration of traditional weaving.)

Sinonimi: demo, presentation

Espressioni comuni: live demonstration, cooking demonstration, attend a demonstration