show
柯林斯词典
- VERB USES
1. V-T If something shows that a state of affairs exists, it gives information that proves it or makes it clear to people. 显示; 表明
Research shows that young people still look to parents as their main source for health information. 研究表明年轻人仍然指望父母作为他们主要的健康信息来源。
These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment. 这些数据表明失业人数增长超过100万。
2. V-T If a picture, chart, movie, or piece of writing shows something, it represents it or gives information about it. (图画、图表、文章等) 表示
Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system. 图4.1所示的是呼吸系统。
The cushions, shown left, measure 20 x 12 inches and cost $39.95. 左边展示的垫子尺寸是20 x 12英寸,价格为$39.95。
Much of the film shows the painter simply going about his task. 这部电影主要演的是这位画家只是忙着自己的工作。
3. V-T If you show someone something, you give it to them, take them to it, or point to it, so that they can see it or know what you are referring to. 拿给…看; 指给…看
Cut out this article and show it to your boss. 把这篇文章剪下来拿给你的老板看。
He showed me the apartment he shares with Esther. 他指给我看他和埃斯特合住的公寓。
4. V-T If you show someone to a room or seat, you lead them there. 引领
It was very good of you to come. Let me show you to my study. 你能来真是太好了。让我带你看我的书房。
Milton was shown into the office. 米尔顿被领进了办公室。
5. V-T If you show someone how to do something, you do it yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it. 向…演示
Claire showed us how to make a chocolate cake. 克莱尔向我们演示如何做巧克力蛋糕。
There are seasoned professionals who can teach you and show you what to do. 有经验丰富的专业人员可以教你,并向你示范做什么。
6. V-T/V-I If something shows or if you show it, it is visible or noticeable. 显露
When he smiled he showed a row of strong white teeth. 他笑的时候露出了一排结实而洁白的牙齿。
Faint glimmers of daylight were showing through the trees. 微弱的日光从树丛中透出。
7. V-T/V-I If you show a particular attitude, quality, or feeling, or if it shows, you behave in a way that makes this attitude, quality, or feeling clear to other people. 流露出; 表现
She showed no interest in her children. 她流露出对自己的孩子没有兴趣。
Ferguson was unhappy and it showed. 弗格森不高兴,而且表现了出来。
You show me respect. 请你对我尊重点。
8. V-T If something shows a quality or characteristic or if that quality or characteristic shows itself, it can be noticed or observed. 表露出; 显示出 (品质、特征)
The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail. 这个故事显示出很强的叙事才能和对细节的生动观察力。
Her popularity clearly shows no sign of waning. 她的受欢迎程度显然没有显示出下降的迹象。
9. V-T If a company shows a profit or a loss, its accounts indicate that it has made a profit or a loss. 出现 (赢利或亏损)
It is the only one of the three companies expected to show a profit for the quarter. 这是3家公司中惟一1家有望在本季度出现赢利的公司。
10. V-I If a person you are expecting to meet does not show, they do not arrive at the place where you expect to meet them. 露面[美国英语]
There was always a chance he wouldn't show. 他总有可能不会露面。
11. PHRASAL VERB Show up means the same as . 露面
We waited until five o'clock, but he did not show up. 我们一直等到5点,但他却没有露面。
12. V-T/V-I If someone shows a film or television programme, it is broadcast or appears on television or in the movie theatre. 放映; 播放
The TV news showed the same film clip. 电视新闻播放了同一个电影短片。
The movie is now showing at theatres around the country. 该部影片目前正在全国各地的影院上映。
13. V-T To show things such as works of art means to put them in an exhibition where they can be seen by the public. 展出
50 dealers will show oils, watercolours, drawings and prints from 1900 to 1992. 50位经销商将要展出1900年到1992年的油画、水彩画、素描画和版画。
14. PHRASE If you have something to show for your efforts, you have achieved something as a result of what you have done. (努力) 收到成效
I'm nearly 31 and it's about time I had something to show for my time in my job. 我快三十一岁了,该是我在工作中的付出收获成果的时候了。
15. PHRASE If you say it just goes to show or it just shows that something is the case, you mean that what you have just said or experienced demonstrates that it is the case. 这就证明了…
I forgot all about the ring. Which just goes to show that getting good grades in school doesn't mean you're clever. 我完全忘了戒指的事情。这证明在校取得好成绩并不意味着你就聪明。
16. to show someone the door→see door
17. to show your face→see face
PHRASE
1. N-COUNT Ashowof a feeling or quality is an attempt by someone to make it clear that they have that feeling or quality. 表示[usu 'a' N 'of' n]
Miners gathered in the centre of Bucharest in a show of support for the government. 矿工聚集在了布加勒斯特市中心表示对政府的支持。
2. N-UNCOUNT If you say that something is for show, you mean that it has no real purpose and is done just to give a good impression. 虚饰
The change in government is more for show than for real. 政府的这个变化更多是在装样子而不是真的。
3. N-COUNT A television or radio show is a programme on television or radio. (电视或广播) 节目
I had my own TV show. 我有过自己的电视节目。
...a popular talk show on a Cuban radio station. …古巴广播电台的一个受欢迎的访谈节目。
4. N-COUNT A show in a theatre is an entertainment or concert, especially one that includes different items such as music, dancing, and comedy. 演出
How about going shopping and seeing a show?
去购物然后看场演出如何?
5. N-COUNT A show is a public exhibition of things, such as works of art, fashionable clothes, or things that have been entered in a competition. 展览会[also 'on' N]
Currently, the show is in Boston. 目前,这场展览会正在波士顿举行。
It plans about 30 such fashion shows this autumn in department stores. 计划今年秋天在百货公司举行大约三十场这样的时装展览会。
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show /ʃəʊ/ (showing,showed,shown,shows)
NOUN AND ADJECTIVE USES
show /ʃəʊ/ (shows)
剑桥词典
- 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 ?
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
show verb (MAKE SEEN)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to make it possible for something to be seen
给…看;出示;显示
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] Let me show you this new book I've just bought . 给你看看我刚买的这本新书。
On this map , urban areas are shown in grey . 在这张地图上,城区用灰色表示。
You ought to show that rash to your doctor . 你应该让医生看看那些皮疹。
[ 加宾语的动词后面接一个疑问词 ] Why won't you show me what's in your hand ? 为什么不让我看你手里的东西?
[ + obj + -ing verb ] The secretly filmed video shows the prince and princess kiss ing. 秘密拍摄的录像中出现了王子和王妃接吻的画面。
These photographs show the effects of the chemical on the trees . 这些照片显示了这种化学品对树木的影响。
He began to show signs of recovery . 他开始出现了好转的迹象。
"This is a Victorian gold coin ." "Is it? Show me (= allow me to see it)." “我这里有一枚维多利亚时代金币。”“真的吗?让我看看。”
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show verb (RECORD)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to record or express a number or measurement
记录,显示(数字或测量值)
The right-hand dial shows the temperature , and the left-hand one shows the air pressure . 右面的刻度盘显示温度,左面的刻度盘显示气压。
The company showed a loss of $2 million last year . 该公司去年亏损了200万英镑。
The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries . 最新的犯罪数据表明,入室盗窃案急剧增加。
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show verb (EXPLAIN)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to explain something to someone, by doing it or by giving instructions or examples
(通过演示、示范)解释,说明
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] Can you show me how to set the DVD player ? 你能教我如何设置DVD播放机吗?
This dictionary contains many examples that show how words are actually used. 这本词典包括许多说明单词实际用法的例子。
Could you show me the way to the bus station ? 你能告诉我去公共汽车站怎么走吗?
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show verb (PROVE)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to prove something or make the truth or existence of something known
证明;表明
She has shown herself (to be) a highly competent manager . 她已经证明了自己是一个非常有能力的管理者。
His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person . 他的日记表明他一直是一个极不自信的人。
[ 词或词组后面接一个that从句 ] The diaries show (that) he was very insecure . 日记表明他曾经极不自信。
Show me (that) I can trust you. 证明给我看,让我可以相信你。
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease . 我们的研究表明,我们对这种疾病知之甚少。
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show verb (EXPRESS)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to express ideas or feelings using actions or words
表达;表现
He finds it difficult to show affection . 他发现表达爱意很难。
She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire . 她把他从火里救出来时,表现出了极大的勇气。
[ 后面接一个直接宾语和一个间接宾语的动词 ] You should show your parents more respect /show more respect to your parents . 你应该对你的父母更尊重一些。
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show verb (NOTICEABLE)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 ]to be easy to see or notice
显眼;容易看到(或注意到)
"Oh no, I've spilled red wine on my jacket !" "Don't worry , it doesn't show." “啊,不好,我把葡萄酒洒到夹克上了!”“没事儿,看不出来。”
Whatever she's thinking , she never lets it show. 不管她在想什么,她都从不表现出来。
I've painted over the graffiti twice , but it still shows through. 我已把这些涂鸦粉刷过两遍了,可是仍然能看出来。
The drug does not show up in blood tests because it is effective in very small quantities . 血液检验不会发现这些药物,因为只需极小的剂量它就能发挥作用。
When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years , and it showed. 我们搬进去时,那房子已有20年没有装修过了,这能看得出来。
也见 show up
show your age
to look as old as you really are
显出老态;显出真实年龄
Recently, he's really starting to show his age . 最近,他真的开始显出老态了。
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show verb (PUBLIC EVENT)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to make an artist's work available for the public to see
展出,展览,陈列(艺术作品)
Our aim is to make it easier for young unknown artists to show their work . 我们的目的是方便不知名的年轻艺术家展出他们的作品。
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]
If a cinema or television station shows a film or programme , or if a film or programme is showing somewhere , you can see it there.
放映;播出;演出
It's the first time this movie has been shown on television . 这是该电影首次在电视上播出。
Now showing at a cinema near you! 各大影院正在上映!
show verb (ARRIVE)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 ] mainly USto show up
到达;露面(同 show up)
show verb (LEAD)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 经常 后面必须接副词或介词的动词 ]to take someone somewhere by going there with them
给…带路,带领
Could you show Dr Sanchez into the living room ? 你能领桑切斯博士去起居室吗?
The waiter showed us to our table . 服务员领我们到餐桌前。
show verb (FAIL TO HIDE)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known
露出,显露
Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra . 你的衬衫太薄,里面的胸罩都透出来了。
Light-coloured carpets show the dirt . 浅色地毯不耐脏。
[ 动词后面接一个疑问词 ] His failure in the exams shows (up) just how bad his teachers are. 他考试未获通过,这恰恰表明他的老师们有多么糟糕。
show verb (MAKE UNDERSTAND)
[ 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 加宾语的动词后面接一个疑问词 ]to make someone understand something by directing their attention to it
指明;指出
Can you show me where it hurts ? 你能指给我看哪里疼吗?
Show me which one you want . 指给我看你想要哪一个。
习语
have something/nothing to show for sthshow your face
show your hand
show sb the door
show (sb) the way
that will show sb
短语动词
show sb around (sth)show off
show sth/sb off
show sb out
show yourself out
show sb over sth
show sb round (sth)
show up
show sb up 返回 show