demonstrative
adj. 感情外露的; 指示的
n. 〈語法〉指示詞,限定詞
Someone who is demonstrative shows affection freely and openly.
We came from the English tradition of not being demonstrative.
我們繼承了英國人輕易不表露感情的傳統。
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.
這些數字表明瞭我們的進步.
He would in any case always strive to be calm and avoid demonstrative words or behaviour.
無論什麼時候,他都儘可能地保持冷靜,避免感情外露的言行.
From the functions and classification, demonstrative pronouns have the characteristics of prototype category.
從指示代詞的立類和功能來看, 指示代詞是一個原型範疇,具有典型性.
Of love it may be said, the less earthly the less demonstrative.
關於愛,我們可以說, 越純潔越含蓄.
In'This is my bike','this'is a demonstrative pronoun.
在 Thisismybike 一句中, this是指示代詞.