demonstrative
adj. 感情外露的; 指示的
n. 〈语法〉指示词,限定词
Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
We came from the English tradition of not being demonstrative.
我们继承了英国人轻易不表露感情的传统。
In grammar, the words 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' are sometimes called demonstratives .
1. a pronoun that points out an intended referent
1. given to or marked by the open expression of emotion;
2. serving to demonstrate
These figures are demonstrative of our progress.
这些数字表明了我们的进步.
He would in any case always strive to be calm and avoid demonstrative words or behaviour.
无论什么时候,他都尽可能地保持冷静,避免感情外露的言行.
From the functions and classification, demonstrative pronouns have the characteristics of prototype category.
从指示代词的立类和功能来看, 指示代词是一个原型范畴,具有典型性.
Of love it may be said, the less earthly the less demonstrative.
关于爱,我们可以说, 越纯洁越含蓄.
In'This is my bike','this'is a demonstrative pronoun.
在 Thisismybike 一句中, this是指示代词.