好词典

shows

UK /ʃəʊz/US /ʃoʊz/

词源

源自古英语 'scēawian',意为'看,观察',与古高地德语 'scouwon' 和古诺尔斯语 'skōg' 相关。

verb

❶ 展示或呈现某物给他人看,可以是实物、图片、情感等。常用于表达公开显露或演示的行为。

“She shows her paintings at the gallery every year.”

(她每年都在画廊展示她的画作。)

“The teacher shows the students how to solve the problem.”

(老师向学生们演示如何解决这个问题。)

❶ 证明或表明某事为真,通过证据或行为来确认某个事实或观点。

“The data shows that the plan is working.”

(数据表明这个计划是有效的。)

“His actions show that he cares about the environment.”

(他的行为表明他关心环境。)

同义词:display, demonstrate, exhibit, reveal, indicate

noun

❶ 演出或表演,如电视节目、戏剧、音乐会等娱乐活动。通常指公开的表演或展览。

“We watched a comedy show last night.”

(昨晚我们看了一场喜剧表演。)

“The fashion show attracted many celebrities.”

(这场时装秀吸引了许多名人。)

❶ 展示或展览,指为了展示某物而组织的活动或场合。

“The flower show is held every spring.”

(花展每年春天举行。)

“The car show displayed the latest models.”

(车展展示了最新款的汽车。)

同义词:performance, exhibition, presentation, spectacle, program

常见短语

show off — 炫耀或卖弄,通常指故意展示自己的才能、财富等以吸引注意。

“He likes to show off his new car to his friends.”

(他喜欢向朋友们炫耀他的新车。)

show up — 出现或到场,尤指在约定或预期的场合露面。

“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,介绍环境或设施。

“He showed the visitors around the office.”

(他带领访客参观了办公室。)