| 单词 | in show of |
| 释义 | > as lemmasin show of (b) in show of: by way of indicating or expressing; as a sign of, in token of. ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > [adverb] in show of1576 indicantly1607 1576 R. Peterson tr. G. della Casa Galateo 47 To kisse in shewe of reuerence, of very right appertayneth to the reliques of Saints. 1653 H. Cogan tr. F. M. Pinto Voy. & Adventures xix. 68 Vailing their two top sails in shew of obedience. 1656 J. Smith Myst. Rhetorique Unvail'd 248 When in shew of disdainful contempt of a person or thing we fling up our nose. 1740 W. Oldys Life Sir W. Ralegh 381 In Shew of some Kind of Recompence, four hundred Pounds a Year Pension..was granted. 1808 R. Bland Edwy & Elgiva 75 Golden sandals, which her trusty guard In show of honour secretly prepared. 1839 H. D. Burdon Friends of Fontainbleau I. iii. 49 Many a knee was bent in show of reverence. 1909 Bluefield (W. Va.) Daily Tel. 30 June 4/3 The pastor thanked the women on behalf of the men, many of whom clapped their hands in show of gratitude. 1986 Off our Backs Oct. 11/2 One woman..came to swim in show of her support of her lesbian sister. 2007 Guardian (Nexis) 21 Nov. He pressed his palms together in show of respect for the judges. < as lemmas |
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