好词典
exhibition
UK //ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn//US //ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn//
词源
源自拉丁语 'exhibitio'，意为'展示'，由'ex-'（出）和'habere'（持有）组成。14世纪通过古法语进入英语。
noun
❶ 指公开展示物品或艺术品的活动，通常在博物馆、画廊等场所举办，供人们参观欣赏。
“The art exhibition attracted thousands of visitors.”
（这次艺术展览吸引了数千名参观者。）
“She had her first solo exhibition at the local gallery.”
（她在当地画廊举办了首次个人展览。）
❶ 指某种品质或行为的明显展示，通常带有炫耀或引人注目的意味。
“His performance was an exhibition of great skill.”
（他的表演展示了高超的技巧。）
“She made an exhibition of herself by dancing on the table.”
（她在桌上跳舞，当众出丑。）
同义词:display, show, presentation, demonstration, exposition
常见短语
make an exhibition of oneself — 指某人行为不当或出丑，引起他人注意或嘲笑。
“He made an exhibition of himself by singing loudly in the restaurant.”
（他在餐厅大声唱歌，当众出丑。）
on exhibition — 指某物正在被公开展示，供人们参观。
“The rare paintings are on exhibition at the national museum.”
（这些稀有画作正在国家博物馆展出。）