单词 | on show |
释义 | > as lemmason show f. on show: in the process of being shown or exhibited; available for people to see; on view, on display. ΘΚΠ society > communication > manifestation > showing to the sight > [adverb] on show1785 on view1882 1785 W. Marshall Minutes in Rural Econ. Midland Counties (1790) II. 84 This year there were about thirty [stallions] on show. 1851 Jrnl. N.-Y. State Agric. Soc. 2 61/2 A choice display of Cincinnati wines was on show. 1890 Spectator 22 Nov. 733/2 We proceed to look at the tables and chairs and other things on show. 1938 Burlington Mag. June 308/2 One of the most powerful works here on show is the magnificent little Goya, The Monk. 1981 Times 16 Apr. 3/1 Two dolphins..will go on show at a dolphinarium near Liverpool. 1995 Focus Aug. 17/2 As the only organ that is always on show, your skin reveals a lot about who you are. 2012 RAF News 18 May (R'n'R section) 3/2 There is an undeniable level of gusto and enthusiasm on show from the actors throughout. < as lemmas |
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