shows
柯林斯詞典
- 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. 顯示; 表明
Research shows that young people still look to parents as their main source for health information. 研究表明年輕人仍然指望父母作為他們主要的健康信息來源。
These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment. 這些數(shù)據(jù)表明失業(yè)人數(shù)增長超過100萬。
2. V-T If a picture, chart, movie, or piece of writing shows something, it represents it or gives information about it. (圖畫、圖表、文章等) 表示
Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system. 圖4.1所示的是呼吸系統(tǒng)。
The cushions, shown left, measure 20 x 12 inches and cost $39.95. 左邊展示的墊子尺寸是20 x 12英寸，價(jià)格為$39.95。
Much of the film shows the painter simply going about his task. 這部電影主要演的是這位畫家只是忙著自己的工作。
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. 拿給…看; 指給…看
Cut out this article and show it to your boss. 把這篇文章剪下來拿給你的老板看。
He showed me the apartment he shares with Esther. 他指給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. 引領(lǐng)
It was very good of you to come. Let me show you to my study. 你能來真是太好了。讓我?guī)憧次业臅俊?/p>
Milton was shown into the office. 米爾頓被領(lǐng)進(jìn)了辦公室。
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. 克萊爾向我們演示如何做巧克力蛋糕。
There are seasoned professionals who can teach you and show you what to do. 有經(jīng)驗(yàn)豐富的專業(yè)人員可以教你，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. 顯露
When he smiled he showed a row of strong white teeth. 他笑的時(shí)候露出了一排結(jié)實(shí)而潔白的牙齒。
Faint glimmers of daylight were showing through the trees. 微弱的日光從樹叢中透出。
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; 表現(xiàn)
She showed no interest in her children. 她流露出對自己的孩子沒有興趣。
Ferguson was unhappy and it showed. 弗格森不高興，而且表現(xiàn)了出來。
You show me respect. 請你對我尊重點(diǎn)。
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; 顯示出 (品質(zhì)、特征)
The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail. 這個(gè)故事顯示出很強(qiáng)的敘事才能和對細(xì)節(jié)的生動(dòng)觀察力。
Her popularity clearly shows no sign of waning. 她的受歡迎程度顯然沒有顯示出下降的跡象。
9. V-T If a company shows a profit or a loss, its accounts indicate that it has made a profit or a loss. 出現(xiàn) (贏利或虧損)
It is the only one of the three companies expected to show a profit for the quarter. 這是3家公司中惟一1家有望在本季度出現(xiàn)贏利的公司。
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[美國英語]
There was always a chance he wouldn't show. 他總有可能不會(huì)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. 我們一直等到5點(diǎn)，但他卻沒有露面。
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. 電視新聞播放了同一個(gè)電影短片。
The movie is now showing at theatres around the country. 該部影片目前正在全國各地的影院上映。
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位經(jīng)銷商將要展出1900年到1992年的油畫、水彩畫、素描畫和版畫。
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. 我快三十一歲了，該是我在工作中的付出收獲成果的時(shí)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. 這就證明了…
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。這證明在校取得好成績并不意味著你就聰明。
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. 礦工聚集在了布加勒斯特市中心表示對政府的支持。
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. 虛飾
The change in government is more for show than for real. 政府的這個(gè)變化更多是在裝樣子而不是真的。
3. N-COUNT A television or radio show is a programme on television or radio. (電視或廣播) 節(jié)目
I had my own TV show. 我有過自己的電視節(jié)目。
...a popular talk show on a Cuban radio station. …古巴廣播電臺(tái)的一個(gè)受歡迎的訪談節(jié)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?
去購物然后看場演出如何？
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. 展覽會(huì)[also 'on' N]
Currently, the show is in Boston. 目前，這場展覽會(huì)正在波士頓舉行。
It plans about 30 such fashion shows this autumn in department stores. 計(jì)劃今年秋天在百貨公司舉行大約三十場這樣的時(shí)裝展覽會(huì)。
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show /???/ (showing,showed,shown,shows)
NOUN AND ADJECTIVE USES