
show
词源
源自古英语 'scēawian',意为'看'或'观察',与古高地德语 'scouwon' 和古诺尔斯语 'skōg' 同源。
verb
❶ 展示或呈现某物给他人看,使其能够看到或理解。常用于表演、展览或说明时。
“She showed me her new dress.”
(她给我看了她的新裙子。)
“Can you show me how to use this app?”
(你能教我如何使用这个应用吗?)
❶ 引导或带领某人到某个地方,使其能够到达目的地。
“He showed me to my seat.”
(他带我到我的座位。)
“Could you show me the way to the station?”
(你能告诉我去车站的路吗?)
noun
❶ 一种表演或展览,通常为娱乐或展示某种技能或产品。
“We went to see a magic show.”
(我们去看了一场魔术表演。)
“The fashion show was very impressive.”
(这场时装秀令人印象深刻。)
❶ 展示或证明某事的行为或实例。
“Her kindness was a show of true friendship.”
(她的善意是真正友谊的体现。)
“The meeting was just for show.”
(这次会议只是做做样子。)
常见短语
show off — 炫耀或展示某物以吸引注意,通常带有贬义。
“He likes to show off his new car.”
(他喜欢炫耀他的新车。)
show up — 出现或到场,尤指在预期或约定的时间和地点。
“She didn't show up for the meeting.”
(她没有出席会议。)
show around — 带领某人参观某个地方,使其熟悉环境。
“Can you show me around the office?”
(你能带我参观一下办公室吗?)