
shows
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。)
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。)
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。)