| 单词 | show |
| 释义 | show —show /ʃəʊ/ aep /ʃoʊ/ noun (EXPRESSION) F0 [C] an action that makes other people know what your feelings, beliefs, or qualities are: » In an unexpected show of solidarity, the management and workers have joined forces to campaign against the closure of the factory.» Over 100 military vehicles paraded through the capital in a show of strength.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratinga good, poor, etc. showF0 an activity or piece of work that appears to be done with great, little, etc. effort: » She may not have won, but she certainly put up a good show.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingnoun (FALSE APPEARANCE) F0 [C] an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real: » Despite its public show of unity, the royal family had its share of disagreements just like any other.» They put on a show of being interested, but I don't think they really were.Thesaurus+: ↑Affected and insincerefor showF0 Something that is for show has no practical value and is used only to improve the appearance of something else: » Do the lights on this phone have any useful function or are they just/only for show?Thesaurus+: ↑Useless and futilenoun (PUBLIC EVENT) B2 [C] an event at which a group of related things are available for the public to look at: » a fashion/flower show» There were some amazing new cars at the motor show.» They put on a retrospective show of his work at the National Museum of American Art.→ SEE ALSO AIRSHOW(Cf. ↑airshow), PEEPSHOW(Cf. ↑peepshow), ROADSHOW(Cf. ↑roadshow), SHOWJUMPING(Cf. ↑showjumping), SIDESHOW(Cf. ↑sideshow)Thesaurus+: ↑Exhibiting and exhibitionson showC1 Something that is on show has been made available for the public to look at: » Her sculptures will be on show at the museum until the end of the month.Thesaurus+: ↑Exhibiting and exhibitions• • • Extra Examples:» His dog won best of breed at the show.» The climax of the air show was a flying display.» She was doing a flower arrangement for the village show.» There is a show of local painters' work in the village hall.» There was an exhibition of sheep shearing at the county show.noun [C] (ENTERTAINMENT) ► A2 a theatre performance or a television or radio programme that is entertaining rather than serious: » a radio/television/stage show» a quiz/game show» Why don't we go to London on Saturday and see a show?» We had to raise £60,000 to stage the show.» We had a puppet show for Jamie's birthday party.→ SEE ALSO ROADSHOW(Cf. ↑roadshow)Thesaurus+: ↑Spectacles and performancesThesaurus+: ↑Programmes and other broadcasts• • • Extra Examples:» People came from afar to see the show.» She comperes that awful game show on Saturday night.» A crowd congregated around the entrance to the theatre, hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars of the show.» The Circus has been described as the greatest show on earth .» We can either eat now or after the show - it's up to you.noun [U] INFORMAL (ACTIVITY) ► F0 an activity, business, or organization, considered in relation to who is managing it: » Who will run the show when Meg retires?» The wedding is their show - let them do it their way.Thesaurus+: ↑Acting and acts , ↑Dealing with things or peopleverb (showed, shown) (NOTICEABLE) ↑Verb Endings for show C1 [I] to be easy to see or notice: » "Oh no, I've spilled red wine on my jacket!" "Don't worry, it doesn't show."» Whatever she's thinking, she never lets it show.» I've painted over the graffiti twice, but it still shows through.» The drug does not show up in blood tests because it is effective in very small quantities.» When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years, and it showed.→ SEE ALSO SHOW UP(Cf. ↑show up)Thesaurus+: ↑Visible , ↑Apparent and obviousshow your ageF0 to look as old as you really are: » Recently, he's really starting to show his age.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing age and birthdays• • • Extra Examples:» I was really angry, but I hope it didn't show.» The stains don't really show on the brown carpet.» He's been doing much more piano practice and it really shows.» The ink shows through the paper.verb (showed, shown) (PUBLIC EVENT) ↑Verb Endings for show F0 [T] to make an artist's work available for the public to see: » Our aim is to make it easier for young unknown artists to show their work.Thesaurus+: ↑Exhibiting and exhibitionsF0 [I or T] If a cinema or a television station shows a film or programme, or if a film or programme is showing somewhere, you can see it there: » It's the first time this film has been shown on British television.» Now showing at a cinema near you!Thesaurus+: ↑Cinema - general wordsThesaurus+: ↑Exhibiting and exhibitionsverb [I] (showed, shown) MAINLY US (ARRIVE) ↑Verb Endings for show ► F0 to SHOW UP(Cf. ↑show up)Thesaurus+: ↑Arriving, entering and invadingverb [T + obj + question word ] (showed, shown) (MAKE UNDERSTAND) ↑Verb Endings for show ► F0 to make someone understand something by directing their attention to it: » Can you show me where it hurts?» Show me which one you want.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingverb [T usually + adv/prep] (showed, shown) (LEAD) ↑Verb Endings for show ► F0 to take someone somewhere by going there with them: » Could you show Dr Sanchez into the living room?» The waiter showed us to our table.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking someone somewhere or telling them the wayverb [T] (showed, shown) (EXPLAIN) ↑Verb Endings for show ► B1 to explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples: » [+ question word] Can you show me how to set the DVD player?» This dictionary contains many examples that show how words are actually used.» Could you show me the way to the bus station?Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating• • • Extra Examples:» For a small consideration, madam, I'll show you the way there myself.» Can you show me how to turn the computer on?» Zoe will show you what you need to do.» These diagrams show you how to fix the child seat in the car.» Shona showed me how to make a great omelette.verb [T] (showed, shown) (EXPRESS) ↑Verb Endings for show ► B2 to express ideas or feelings using actions or words: » He finds it difficult to show affection.» She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire.» [+ two objects] You should show your parents more respect/show more respect to your parents.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating• • • Extra Examples:» The new daytime soap opera has yet to show signs that it's clicking with the television audience.» I was hoping she might show a little compassion.» Could you turn your music down and show a little consideration for the neighbours!» We need to show a bit of cunning if we want to trick the enemy.» We are demonstrating to show our anger and disgust at the treatment of refugees.verb [T] (showed, shown) (FAIL TO HIDE) ↑Verb Endings for show ► F0 to fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known: » Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra.» Light-coloured carpets show the dirt.» [+ question word] His failure in the exams shows (up) just how bad his teachers are.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstratingverb [T] (showed, shown) (MAKE SEEN) ↑Verb Endings for show ► A1 to make it possible for something to be seen: » [+ two objects] I must show you this new book I've just bought.» On this map, urban areas are shown in grey.» You ought to show that rash to your doctor.» [+ obj + question word ] Why won't you show me what you've got in your hand?» [+ obj + -ing verb ] The secretly filmed video shows the prince and princess kissing.» These photographs show the effects of the chemical on the trees.» He began to show signs of recovery.» "I've got a Victorian gold coin here." "Have you? Show me (= allow me to see it)."Thesaurus+: ↑Showing and demonstrating• • • Extra Examples:» Cracks began to show in his facade of self-confidence.» She was asked to show her press credentials.» Mum dug out some old family photos to show me.» Let me show you Pat's embroideries.» Shall I show you my new dress?verb [T] (showed, shown) (PROVE) ↑Verb Endings for show ► B2 to prove something or make the truth or existence of something known: » She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager.» His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.» [+ (that)] The diaries show (that) he was very insecure.» Show me (that) I can trust you.» [+ question word] Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease.Thesaurus+: ↑Proving and disproving• • • Extra Examples:» Does the market research show that the product will succeed commercially ?» The opinion polls show the three election candidates in a dead heat (with each other).» These facts alone show that he's not to be trusted.» Empirical studies show that some forms of alternative medicine are extremely effective.» Surveys show that animal welfare has recently become a major concern for many schoolchildren.verb [T] (showed, shown) (RECORD) ↑Verb Endings for show ► B1 to record or express a number or measurement: » The right-hand dial shows the temperature, and the left-hand one shows the air pressure.» The company showed a loss of £2 million last year.» The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries.Thesaurus+: ↑Weighing and measuring• • • Extra Examples:» It's important to show some consistency in your work.» Early vote counts show Mr Adams in the lead.» Recently published figures show a divergence from previous trends.» This screen shows the route the ship is taking.» The graph shows population increase. |
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