LEARNit Dictionary

demand

noun
B2
OPAL
OPAL
1
B2
a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs
درخواست, تقاضا, مطالبه
2
B2
things that somebody/something makes you do, especially things that are difficult, make you tired, worried, etc.
خواسته‌ها, مطالبات
Juggling the demands of work and family is never easy.
She shouldn't always give in to his demands.
As a director he makes huge demands on his actors.
Flying makes enormous demands on pilots.
3
B2
the desire or need of customers for goods or services that they want to buy or use
تقاضا, نیاز
Demand is exceeding supply.
It is becoming more difficult for us to meet demand.
Consumer demand for organic foods continues to increase rapidly.
We are struggling to satisfy the demand for the product.
We are seeing an increased demand for housing in the area.
increasing/growing/rising demand
to stimulate/boost/increase demand
see also print on demand, supply and demand
verb
B2
1
B2
to make a very strong request for something
تقاضا کردن, مطالبه کردن
2
B2
to ask a question in an angry or aggressive way
خواستن با عصبانیت, پرسش شدید
‘Who the hell are you?’ he demanded angrily.
3
to want or need goods or services
تقاضا کردن, خواستار شدن, درخواست کردن
Today's consumers are demanding a greater variety of produce.
Our customers demand quality and reliability most of all.
4
B2
to need something in order to be successful at something
نیاز داشتن, طلب کردن
This sport demands both speed and strength.
This is music that demands great technical skill.
She can be a very tough negotiator when the situation demands it.
High personal standards are demanded of all applicants.