需求的英语是demand，可作名词或动词。发音：英 式[d？mɑ？nd] 美 式[d？m？nd]例如：The reduced consumer demand is also affecting company profits.消费需求的降低也影响到了公司的利润。

The weather has brought such a demand for beer that one brewery will operate over the weekend天气状况使得对啤酒的需求大增，一家啤酒厂周末要加班了。