demand

要求、訴求

The workers refused to return until management met their demands.

在資方答應他們的要求之前，工人拒絕復工。

需求經濟

Demand for electric cars has grown steadily over the past decade.

過去十年間，電動車的需求穩定成長。

負擔、壓力常用複數

She struggles to balance the demands of work and family.

她很難兼顧工作與家庭兩邊的壓力。

要求、強烈要求

The residents are demanding an explanation from the city government.

居民正要求市政府給個說法。

質問、追問

"Who let you in here?" he demanded angrily.

「誰讓你進來的？」他生氣地質問。