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Demand(n)
/dɪˈmænd/ (n)
*a very strong request for something; something that somebody needs:
. a demand for higher pay
. demands that the law on gun ownership should be changed
*demands [plural] things that somebody/something makes you do, especially things that are difficult, make you tired, worried, etc.
She shouldn’t always give in to his demands.
. As a director he makes huge demands on his actors.
Demand (v)
to make a very strong request for something
. They are demanding the release of all political prisoners.
2: + speech to ask a question in an angry or aggressive way
‘Who the hell are you?’ he demanded angrily.
heritage
/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/
N
the history, traditions, buildings and objects that a country or society has had for many years and that are considered an important part of its character
Spain’s rich cultural heritage
ironically
Adv
/aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/
in a way that shows that you really mean the opposite of what you are saying; in a way that expresses irony
He smiled ironically.
in a way that is strange or funny because it is very different from what you expect.
Ironically, the book she felt was her worst sold more copies than any of her others.
demonstration
/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/
n
demonstration (against somebody/something) a public meeting or a march (= an organized walk by many people) at which people show that they are protesting against or supporting somebody/something
to take part in/go on a demonstration
.
] an act of showing or explaining how something works or is done
We were given a brief demonstration of the computer’s functions.
a practical demonstration
a demonstration model (= a model used to show how something works)
devastated
Adj
/ˈdevəsteɪtɪd/
extremely upset and shocked
His family is absolutely devastated.
=Disappointed