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show1 /ʃəʊ $ ʃoʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tensepst showed, past participlepp shown /ʃəʊn $ ʃoʊn/)
1  let SB see 向某人出示 [transitiveT]SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to let someone see something 給…看，出示
show somebody something
The children proudly showed me their presents.
孩子們自豪地給我看他們的禮物。
show something to somebody
Show your ticket to the woman at the entrance.
向入口處的那位女士出示你的門票。
The man grinned, showing bad teeth.
那男人咧着嘴笑，露出一口壞牙。
2  prove STH 證明某事 [transitiveT]SHOW/BE A SIGN OF to provide facts or information that make it clear that something is true, that something exists, or that something has happened 〔提供事實、信息〕證明，表明
Figures showed a 9% rise in inflation.
數據顯示通貨膨脹上升了9%。
Gary has shown his faith in the club’s future by agreeing to stay on.
加裏同意留下，表明了他對這家俱樂部的未來有信心。
show (that)
Mike needed a copy of the will to show that the books had been left to him.
邁克需要拿到那份遺囑的副本來證明那些書是留給他的。
show somebody (that)
We have shown our critics that we can succeed.
我們已經向批評者證明，我們是能夠成功的。
show how
This document shows how to oppose bad decisions about new housing.
這份文件說明如何抵制有關新住房的不當決定。
show what
She just wants a chance to show what she can do.
她就想有一個機會來展示自己的能力。
show somebody/something to be something
Charles showed himself to be a fine leader.
查爾斯證明自己是一位出色的領導。
be shown to be/do something
The campaign has been shown to be a waste of money.
這次宣傳活動結果證明是在浪費錢財。
The new treatment has been shown to reduce the number of deaths.
這種新療法被證明可以減少死亡人數。
studies/evidence/research etc shows
Several studies have shown that aggressive toys lead to bad behaviour.
多項研究表明，有攻擊性的玩具會導致不良行爲。
The Polish economy began to show signs of recovery.
波蘭的經濟開始出現複蘇的迹象。
It just goes to show (=proves) how much people judge each other on how they look.
這恰恰證明人們相互之間經常就是以貌取人。
 Register
In written English, people often prefer to use indicate, which sounds more formal than show: 在書面英語中,人們往往會使用indicate,因其顯得比show更正式
The latest statistics indicate that the country is falling deeper into recession.
最新統計顯示,該國的經濟正陷入更深的衰退。
In scientific contexts, they often prefer prove or demonstrate, which sound more definite: 在科技語境中,人們往往會使用prove或demonstrate,顯得更爲確定
This research demonstrates the need to treat cancer early.
這項研究表明,癌症需要盡早治療。
3  feelings/attitudes/qualities 感情/態度/品德 [transitiveT]SHOW A FEELING OR ATTITUDE to let your feelings, attitudes, or personal qualities be clearly seen 表現出，流露出 OPP hide
Think positively and show some determination.
要往好的方面想，拿出決心來。
She had learned not to show her emotions.
她早就學會了不流露出自己的感情。
It was the sound a man might make when in pain but trying not to show it.
那是一個人強忍着疼痛不願表露出來時發出的聲音。
Mary showed great interest in the children.
瑪麗對這些小孩子表示出極大的興趣。
4  explain with actions 以行動來解釋EXPLAIN [transitiveT] to explain to someone how to do something, by doing it yourself or using actions to help them learn 〔通過演示〕解釋，說明
show somebody how
Show me how the gun works.
教教我這槍怎麽用。
show somebody how to do something
Maureen showed Peter how to feed the young animals.
莫琳給彼得示範怎樣喂這些小動物。
show somebody something
Can you show Lucy the way to slice onions?
你來教露西切洋蔥片好嗎？
► see thesaurus at explain
5  picture/map etc 圖片/地圖等SHOW/BE A SIGN OF [transitiveT] if a picture, map etc shows something, you can see it on the picture, map etc 顯示，標示，標明
I want a photograph that shows his face.
我要一張能夠看清他的臉的照片。
The map shows the main rivers of the region.
這張地圖上標示出了該地區的主要河流。
6  guide SB 爲某人引路 [transitiveT]SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to go with someone and guide them to a place 帶領，引領
show somebody to/into something
Can you show Mrs Davies to the bathroom?
你能帶戴維斯太太去衛生間嗎？
show somebody out/in
I can show myself out (=out of the office or house).
我自己能出去。
show somebody something
Come on, I’ll show you the way.
來吧，我給你帶路。
► see thesaurus at lead
7  point at STH 指向某物 [transitiveT]SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to let someone see where a place or thing is, especially by pointing to it 指向，指給…看
show somebody where
Can you show me exactly where he fell?
你指給我看他掉下去的確切位置好嗎？
8  film/television 電影/電視 [intransitiveI, transitiveT]AMF to make a film or television programme available on a screen for people to see, or to be on a screen 放映，播映；上映
The film was shown on television last night.
這部電影昨晚在電視裏播放了。
The match was shown live (=could be seen on television while it was being played).
這場比賽是現場直播的。
It’s now showing at cinemas across London.
現在全倫敦的電影院都在放映這部電影。
→ showing(1)
9  be easy to see 容易看見 [intransitiveI]OBVIOUS if something shows, it is easy to see 被看見，被顯露
His happiness showed in his face.
他喜形於色。
Her scar doesn’t show, because her hair covers it.
她的疤看不見，被頭發遮住了。
Stephen was worried, and it showed.
看得出斯蒂芬很擔心。
10  dirt/mark 灰塵/污點 [transitiveT]CLEAR/EASY TO SEE if material shows the dirt or a mark, it is easy to see the dirt or mark on it 容易顯出〔污迹〕
Light-coloured clothes tend to show the dirt.
淡顔色的衣服容易顯髒。
11  increase/decrease 增加/減少 [transitiveT]PROFIT to have an increase or decrease in something, or a profit or loss 顯示，表明 〔增加或減少，赢利或虧損〕
The price of players is the reason why many football clubs show big losses on their balance sheets.
球員的身價是許多足球俱樂部的資産負債表上顯示大筆虧損的原因。
Recent elections have shown significant gains by right-wing groups.
最近的選舉表明右翼團體的得票數量大幅增加。
12  art/pictures 藝術/圖畫 [transitiveT]AVPSHOW/LET somebody SEE something to put a group of paintings or other works of art in one place so that people can come and see them 展示，展出 SYN exhibit
Her recent sculptures are being shown at the Hayward Gallery.
她近期的雕塑作品正在海沃德畫廊展出。
The Whitney Museum was the first to show Mapplethorpe’s photographs.
惠特尼美術館最早展出馬普爾索普的攝影作品。
13. I’ll show him/them etc spokenPROVE used to say that you will prove to someone that you are better, more effective etc than they think you are 我要證明給他/他們等看
14  have something to show for something SUCCEED IN DOING somethingto have something as a result of what you have been doing 在某個方面的努力取得某種成果
If he fails, he’ll have nothing to show for his time at school.
如果他考試通不過，他在學校裏就是一無所成。
She had plenty of money to show for all her work.
她辛辛苦苦賺了很多錢。
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have something to show for something• The country is beginning to have something to show for all the pain.• But if you think about it, they really do have nothing to show for it even with Banks popping Woodson.• It always feels like an admission of failure to come back from the Continent and have nothing to show for it.• So, what have I got to show for my time as a hostage?• They have little to show for their trouble, but they continue.
15  show your face GO TO/ATTENDif you will not show your face somewhere, you will not go there because you have a good reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed about being there 露面，現身
She never shows her face around here.
她從來不在這裏露面。
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show your face• It was a dangerous place for a non-Italian to show his face.• How's he gon na show his face?• Not a weed dared to show its face.• Old Harker never shows his face.• Then one by one the other four women find a reason to show their faces.• Wherever I showed my face, a thousand other faces immediately collected around it.• She couldn't understand how he dared to show his face after what he had done to Mr Potter.• At this palace, as at the other, servility shows its face and performs its tricks.• So you must show your face at their door, bloody and bloodthirsty and raving.
16  show your hand INTENDto make your true power or intentions clear, especially after you have been keeping them secret 〔尤指保密一段時間後〕顯露實力；表明意圖，攤牌
There were so many rumours that the company was forced to show its hand.
謠言滿天飛，該公司被迫講明意圖了。
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show your hand• At Michaelmas 1183 Henry showed his hand.• For one thing he needed hard evidence, and to get it he would have to show his hand.• Not the time to show our hand.• Now the government has shown its hand.• Kingfisher was forced to show its hand after rumours that a bid was in the offing began to circulate on Tuesday.• He said that he wouldn't be bullied into showing his hand first.• Though nobody on the government side had shown his hand, it was hardly necessary.• When Dastmalchi called and showed his hand, Tom knew the game was up.
17  animal 動物 [transitiveT]DS to put an animal into a competition with other animals 安排〔動物〕參加比賽
Do you plan to show your dogs?
你打算讓你的狗去參加比賽嗎？
18  arrive 抵達 [intransitiveI] (also show up) informal especially American EnglishAmEARRIVE to arrive at the place where someone is waiting for you 到場，出席，露面 SYN turn up
I went to meet Hank, but he never showed.
我去接漢克，可是他根本沒有出現。
19  show somebody in a good/bad etc light LIKE somebody OR somethingDON'T LIKEif an action shows you in a good or bad light, it makes people have a good or bad opinion of you 使人們對某人有好/不好等的評價等
During an interview, you need to show yourself in the best possible light.
面試的過程中，你得表現出自己最好的一面。
20. show somebody the door LEAVE A PLACEto make it clear that someone is not welcome and should leave 攆某人出去，對某人下逐客令
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show somebody the door• So they made it necessary for him to quit, gave him $ 3. 8 million and showed him the door.• This means that you do not just show him the door.• She lost her temper, started screaming, and was immediately shown the door.• Then one of his bodyguards showed me the door.• Hanmer said as he showed me to the door.• His neighbours, who regard him as a hero, respectfully show you to the door.• I hope that a general election will be held quickly, so that we can show the Government the door.• In a slightly awkward movement, he shows her out the door.• It's the polite way of showing you the door.• Mrs Teal merely wished that Annie show Lois to the door.• A couple of security guards showed me the door after they saw my camera.
21  show (somebody) who’s boss informalCONTROL to prove to someone who is threatening your authority that you are more powerful than they are 讓某人明白該聽誰的，要某人服從指揮
You’ve got to show your dog who’s boss. When you say ‘Sit!’, he should sit.
你一定要讓你的狗學會服從。你叫它蹲下，它就得蹲下。
22. show the way EXAMPLEif you show the way for other people, you do something new that others then try to copy 〔帶頭做新的事〕；作出榜樣
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show the way• No one people owns the map that shows the way.• The Channel tunnel shows the way.• Tony Cottee and David Marsh have shown the way.• Trevor-Roper had shown the way in the 1950s: Lawrence Stone emigrated to Princeton to escape his barbs.• The circle and the square show the way in which the phenomenological and the personal aspects of understanding relate.• Maturity is important to a leader because leading is not simply showing the way or issuing orders.• I mention it here because it and Sirius show the way to the open cluster M50 in Monoceros.• Short hair is in again, and Johnny Depp shows the way with a cool new cut.
23  show willing British EnglishBrE to make it clear that you are willing to do something 表示願意，顯示願意
He hasn’t done any cooking yet, but at least he’s shown willing.
他還沒有下過廚，但至少表示願意做。
24. show a leg! British EnglishBrE spokenWAKE UP/GET UP used to tell someone to get out of bed 起床！
25. show (somebody) a clean pair of heels British EnglishBrE old-fashioned informalESCAPE to run away very fast 迅速逃脫，逃之夭夭
26. show me the money American EnglishAmE spoken informal used to tell someone to give or pay you a lot of money, rather than just talk about the fact that they will give it to you 把錢拿出來呀〔用於叫某人不要光說會給錢〕
 THESAURUS
let someone see 讓某人看見
show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them 給…看,出示
Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building.
每個人都必須在大樓入口處出示身份證件。
nStephanie showed us her engagement ring.
flash to show something to someone very quickly 亮出,很快地出示；閃現出
‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us.
“我們是警察。”他說着亮出證件給我們看。
Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.
米蘭達看着鏡子,眼中閃現出驚訝之色。
let somebody have a look/take a look especially spoken to show something to someone, especially so that they can examine it, repair it etc 讓某人看一看
If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it.
如果傷口沒有馬上見好,就應該讓醫生給看一看。
nMike’s good with cars – let him have a look.
reveal especially written to let someone see or know about something that is usually hidden, or that you want to keep secret – often used about showing your feelings or private thoughts 顯露,顯示〔情感或内心思想〕
Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings.
蘇濟立刻把眼睛轉向别處,以免洩露自己的真實情感。
He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.
他打開箱蓋,裏面露出一條小蛇。
expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before 使暴露,使顯露
The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand.
潮水已經退去,露出了一片片寬廣的沙灘。
The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.
那熊張開嘴,露出兩排尖利的牙齒。
show someone how to do something 教某人如何做某事
show to explain to someone how to do something or how something works, especially by doing it yourself 〔通過演示〕解釋,說明
Laurie’s been showing me how to snowboard.
勞裏教我們如何使用滑雪板。
Can I show you how the oven works?
我來教你這烤箱怎麽用,好嗎？
demonstrate to show how to do something or how something works – especially to a group of people 〔尤指向一群人〕演示
A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the machines properly.
會有一名合格的培訓員演示如何正確使用這些機器。
nThere’s a meeting this afternoon to demonstrate the new software.
guide/take somebody through something to show someone how to do something, or how a process happens, especially something difficult or complicated 指導/指引某人完成某事〔尤指困難或複雜的事〕
The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business.
本書指導你一步一步創業。
nA stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares.
 PHRASAL VERBS
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show• I came to meet Hank, but he never showed.• Don't worry about that mark - it won't show.• His approach to the problem showed a complete lack of understanding.• His work-in-progress is currently showing at the Guildhall in Manchester.• Her nervousness is shown by a tendency to laugh a lot in public.• His performance shows great talent.• He showed her old pictures, drawn with pigments on hide, and she recognized scenes from her life.• The block should be highlighted, as shown in Figure 10. 9.• A scientific theory is only 'true' until someone shows it to be false or inaccurate.• Can you show me how to use your camera?• Like Nietzsche, Feuerbach frequently shows more sympathy for orthodox believers than for rationalizing modernist theologians.• Why is Chrysler showing off a luxury concept car like this rather than a futuristic new Jeep or minivan?• Highlights of the game will be shown on Channel 5.• I just want you to show some respect, just for once.• Fig. 3 shows the average monthly rainfall in Miami.• Its surface is carved in some detail and lettered to show the continents and oceans.• As reading down the columns shows, the meanings of the phonetics, on the other hand, do not.• A menu showing the options will appear on the computer screen.• Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building.• Could you show this gentleman to his table please.• Caffeine has been shown to have a good effect on mental performance.• The protein was further shown to inhibit cAMP release of gastric fundic biopsies and to prevent its stimulation by histamine.• I stood in the foyer, waiting to be shown to my apartment.• The shepherds would leave special markers to show which way they had gone or to indicate which track not to take.• I'll show you an easier way to get down from there.• I'll show you the master bedroom upstairs.• I'll show you the way to the station. It's not far.• "How do you change the speed of the drill?" "Let me show you."
show somebody something• Show her the right way to do it.• Billy showed us the scar from his operation.• It's worth asking a local guide to show you the sights.• Let me show you the garden.• The real estate agent showed them house after house, but they couldn't find one they liked.
show (that)• He wants to put on a show.• Q: How much toe cleavage do you think is appropriate for a 20-something professional to show?• Public opinion polls show crime and violence to be a major issue in the November elections.• The advantage of this formal approach to organisations is that it shows how organisational objectives can be reached by: 1.• It coincided with a big cable show in Anaheim.• The results showed that 69 percent of all beech and 78 percent of yew had some form of dieback.• Studies have shown that consumers are buying more organic produce.• Each pack must also show the number of servings it contains.
show ... emotions• They neither pressed him on the issue nor thought less of him for showing his emotions.• They did not show emotions as plainly as more mobile faces did.• The books show that emotions can not be suppressed.
show somebody how to do something• Ray Kirschmann pointed out, you just showed us how to do it.• In this subject you are not faced with the problem of telling or showing children how to draw and paint.• After showing Wig how to find ginseng, the young man turned him loose on his own.• He says will you show him how to make a snowman?• I can show you how to manage that.• And Quincy could show him how to snowboard and I could show him how to fly downhill and do bumps.• He can show you how to turn an idea into a profitable idea.• We will also show you how to win at dieting by exposing some of the easiest traps to fall into.
show ... the way• More than all that, though, he showed Richard the way.• The Channel tunnel shows the way.• The track forked with no sign to show the way.• They fall over themselves to show scum.• Trevor-Roper had shown the way in the 1950s: Lawrence Stone emigrated to Princeton to escape his barbs.• The Packers show us the way to end the whole thing.• Wemmick, Mr Jaggers' clerk, showed me the way to Mr Pocket's rooms.• The landlord showed me the way to the railway station and off I went.
show2 ●●● S1 W1 noun
1  performance 表演 [countableC]PERFORM a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokes 娛樂表演，演出〔尤包括唱歌、舞蹈或講笑話〕
I enjoyed the show immensely.
我非常喜歡這場演出。
The show starts at 7:30 pm.
演出晚上7點30分開始。
They’ve come to town to see a Broadway show.
他們到城裏來看一場百老匯演出。
Perry was the star of the show.
佩裏是這台演出的明星。
→ floor show, roadshow
2  tv/radio 電視/廣播TELEVISION/RADIO [countableC] a programme on television or on the radio 〔電視或廣播的〕節目
The senator appeared on the CBS show ‘Face the Nation’.
這位參議員在哥倫比亞廣播公司的《面對全國》節目中露面。
a new television quiz show
新的智力問答電視節目
→ chat show, game show, talk show► see thesaurus at programme
3  collection of things to see 供參觀的收藏品 [countableC]COMPETITION an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them 展覽（會）
the Paris Boat Show
巴黎船展
a fashion show for charity
慈善時裝表演
Kelly has a show of her latest work opening shortly.
凱莉最新作品的展覽即將開幕。
4  on show SHOW/LET somebody SEE somethingbeing shown to the public 在展出
Paintings by Matisse are on show at the New York Gallery.
馬蒂斯的畫作正在紐約美術館展出。
The designer clothes will go on show in Chicago next month.
這些名師設計的服裝將於下月在芝加哥展出。
Local antiques will be put on show in a new building especially built for the collection.
當地的古玩將在專爲這批收藏品而建造的一幢新大樓裏展出。
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on show• We have placed one of the pieces on show in the lobby.
5  a show of something SHOW A FEELING OR ATTITUDEan occasion when someone deliberately shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality 某種情感 [態度，品質]的表現
I felt I should make a show of dignity.
我覺得我應該表現出尊嚴來。
The award will be seen as a show of support.
這個獎將被視爲支持的表示。
show of strength/force
a strong and determined show of force by the police
警方堅決有力的一次力量展示
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a show of something• Hiring the first woman building and zoning enforcement officer was added as a show of good faith.• The dolphins may rub up against you as a show of affection.• Mawkish videos are legitimate triggers for a show of feeling.• Sometimes she was so funny that it seemed she ought to be given a show of her own.• Instead of a show of hands, we have electronic polls.• Laurent, presented a show of only 29 models to a small, select audience.• And at first I tried to stanch my panic by telling myself it was only that: a show of freedom.• Franco responded to these signs of internal opposition with what, effectively, was a show of force.• She had not wanted him to respond with a show of good humour.
6  pretended act 假裝的行爲 [singular, uncountableU]PRETEND when you pretend to do or feel something 假裝，假象 SYN pretence
show of
a show of gratitude
假裝感激的樣子
Susan put on a show of regret all day.
蘇珊一整天都裝出遺憾的樣子。
The waiter made a show of wiping the table.
這名侍者裝作在擦桌子。
7  for show with the purpose of looking attractive or impressive rather than being useful 作擺設，裝樣子
He does actually play his guitar – it’s not just for show.
他是真彈吉他，不是裝樣子。
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for show• We don't eat off those plates. They're just for show.
8  colourful scene 色彩斑斓的景象 [singular] an impressive scene, especially one that is very colourful 〔尤指色彩斑斓的〕美好景象 SYN display
show of
a glorious show of colour in the rose garden
玫瑰園裏色彩斑斓的美麗景象
Maple trees put on their best show in the autumn.
到了秋天，楓樹便呈現出最絢麗的色彩。
9  competition 競賽 [countableC] a competition between similar things or animals to choose the best 〔同類事物或動物進行比賽的〕展評（會）
The dog show was being held in the Agricultural Hall.
狗展正在農展館舉行。
10  event/situation 事件/情況 [singular] informalSITUATION something which is being done or organized 事情，活動
We need to find someone to run the show (=be in charge).
我們需要找個人來負責這個活動。
11  put up a good/poor etc show informalSUCCESSFULFAIL to perform, play etc well or badly 表現得好/差等
Our team put up a pretty good show, but we lost in the end.
我們隊表現得很不錯，不過最後還是輸了。
Examples from the Corpus
put up a good/poor etc show• He might have put up a good show the other day, but that was because he was frightened.• She put up a better show in the 1980s.
12. let’s get this show on the road spokenSTART DOING something used to tell people it is time to start working or start a journey 我們開始幹吧；我們出發吧
13. (jolly) good show British EnglishBrE old-fashioned spokenAPPROVE used to express your approval of something 幹得好，真棒，真不錯
Examples from the Corpus
(jolly) good show• And he may have acquired an added incentive for wanting to make a good showing.• The royals will try to shrug off their problems and put on a good show for Margaret.• Although his forecasts have been close in the past, this is his best showing.• Just how good shows in the figures.• It's the best show they've got.
→ steal the show at steal1(4)
 COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a programme on television or on the radio 〔電視或廣播的〕節目
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + show
live (=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening) 現場直播的,實況轉播的
Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium.
今晚的節目是從溫布利球場現場直播的。
a TV/television/radio show 電視/廣播節目
What’s your favourite TV show?
你最愛看什麽電視節目？
a quiz show (=in which people try to answer questions correctly) 問答節目
It’s the BBC’s most popular quiz show.
這是英國廣播公司最受歡迎的問答節目。
a game show (=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes) 〔可以赢取獎品的〕遊戲節目
nIt’s been a popular game show for years.
a chat show British EnglishBrE, a talk show American EnglishAmE (=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves) 訪談節目
nShe was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.
a family show (=one that is suitable for families and children to watch) 家庭節目
nIt’s a real family show, with something for everyone.
na news show especially American EnglishAmE:
the morning news show
verbs
appear on/take part in a show (=to be a guest on a show) 參加節目
They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
他們在試圖說服丹尼爾·拉德克利夫參加節目。
host a show (also present a show British EnglishBrE) (=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests) 主持節目
He presents his own chat show on ITV.
他在英國獨立電視台主持自己的訪談節目。
watch a show 觀看節目
People of all ages watch the show.
老老少少都看這個節目。
nphrases
the star of the show
Very quickly, Williams became the star of the show.
Examples from the Corpus
show• Every year the theatre puts on a show that runs until the end of January.• We went to see a show on Broadway when we were in New York.• a show of new work by young artists• a Broadway show• Brad got tickets to the Grateful Dead show on the 12th.• This is a very different show for us to do.• "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire?" is one of the most successful game shows ever.• Tomorrow is the opening night of her show in Cork Street, London.• Cowan's one-man show opens on April 16th.• Another area is set aside for stunt shows.• Spelling continues to produce hit television shows.• What's more, they have also constructed the show with exemplary care.• I try and tape the shows I don't want to miss.• This show can easily give Philadelphia a run for the money; it is the third-largest flower show in the world.• She appeared on several hit TV shows in the '70s.
star of the show• But the star of the show, or at least the back seat of Armstrong, was Simon the Stripping Sexton.• And now for the star of the show!• The dark, chocolatey Three Finger Jack Hefedunkel is the star of the show.• From his public comments it even mystifies the general director, Jeremy Isaacs, the star of the show.• And with the exception of a well-known pop musician, the stars of the show are all women.• This piece is probably the star of the show.• Voice over Here the stars for the day rub shoulders with the stars of the show.
fashion show• Talks and a fashion show may also be included.• Read in studio A fashion show has raised almost a thousand pounds for a special school for handicapped children.• After all, Oscar night is the biggest fashion show in the world.• All the tee-shirts were modelled by the pupils during the school's fashion show organised by the Parent Teachers Association.• Any minute she could be gliding down a runway at a Saks fashion show.• Indeed, many Boston dance clubs find that fashion shows are their most popular events.• The fashion show was founded by Daniel and university friends to support the fellowship and help a local cancer charity.
put on a show of• I had put on a show of contrition all day, and behind it had been incomprehension and fright.• The major put on a show of support for Fergie with other guests.
run the show• The charitable organisation, the trust I am talking about happens to have four Eastern Board managers running the show.• That was in 1988 and soon after he was given the task of running the show.• Nevertheless, essentially the regions ran the show.• Somebody had to run the show, and everybody wanted to.• Jody is used to running the show and issuing the orders.• Besides, he was running the show.• We love the people who run the show.• Mary Ann Grabavoy and Cynthia Potter, a 1976 bronze medalist, will run the show.
From Longman Business Dictionary
showshow /ʃəʊʃoʊ/ noun [countableC]
an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them or so that they can compete against each other → see also roadshow
→ agricultural show → trade show
Origin show1
Old English sceawian “to look, look at, see”
BNC: 147 COCA: 177
show

noun¹

 1on TV, radio, etc.電視；電台ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHOW | SHOW + VERB | SHOW + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤live, recorded現場演出；錄音節目▸➤family家庭節目▸➤cable, network, radio, television, TV有線電視節目；網絡節目；廣播節目；電視節目➤award, breakfast, cookery, cooking, cop, dating, game, makeover, news, quiz, reality, reunion (NAmE) 獲獎節目；早餐節目；烹飪節目；警匪片；相親節目；遊戲節目；造型節目；新聞節目；有獎競答節目；真人秀；回歸秀➤comedy, sketch喜劇表演；喜劇小品表演➤satirical, topical諷刺節目；熱門話題娛樂節目▸➤chat, talk (especially NAmE) 聊天／訪談節目➤call-in, phone-in (BrE) 熱線直播節目◇a radio phone-in / call-in show電台熱線直播節目➤animated, cartoon動畫／卡通節目➤pre-game (NAmE) 賽前表演➤one-off, special一次性／特別節目➤daytime, late-night, lunchtime, morning, prime-time (especially NAmE) 日間／夜間／午間／清晨／黃金時段節目◇late-night talk shows晚間訪談節目➤daily, nightly, weekly每天／每晚／每週播出的節目➤forthcoming, upcoming (especially NAmE) 即將播出的節目➤long-running長期連播的節目➤original最初的節目◇I watched the original show as a kid.我兒時看過這部劇最初的版本。➤classic, entertaining, funny, great, hot, terrific經典節目；娛樂節目；有趣的節目；極好的節目；走紅的節目◇a hot new dating show最新熱播的相親節目➤cheesy庸俗的節目➤hit, popular, successful, top-rated (especially NAmE) 風靡一時的／受歡迎的／成功的／排名靠前的節目◇a hit TV show引起轟動的電視節目➤award-winning獲獎節目◇the Emmy award-winning television talk show獲得艾美獎的電視訪談節目➤flagship (especially BrE) 王牌節目▸➤sb's own某人自己的節目◇She finally got her own TV show.她終於有了自己的電視節目。➤syndicated (especially NAmE) 聯播節目◇a nationally syndicated radio show全國聯播的廣播節目➤local, national (both especially NAmE) 地方性／全國性節目➤interactive互動節目VERB + SHOW➤see, watch看演出；觀看節目◇Did you see the Late Show?你看《深夜秀》了嗎？➤host主持節目SHOW + VERB➤feature sb/sth, star sb節目由⋯做主角／主演◇a live show featuring the best of Irish talent愛爾蘭達人秀的現場演出SHOW + NOUN➤business演藝界；娛樂業PREPOSITION➤from a/the show來自節目◇a character from the show劇中人物➤on a/the show在節目中◇I saw her on a news show yesterday.昨天我見她上了一檔新聞節目。PHRASES➤the star of the show節目的主角◇The dog was the real star of the show.這隻狗是節目中真正的明星。  ➡ note at performance (for more verbs)
show

noun²

 2performance on stage表演ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤cabaret, comedy, magic, musical, stand-up, talent, variety卡巴萊歌舞表演；喜劇表演；魔術表演；音樂劇表演；單人表演；才藝展示；綜藝表演▸➤floor, stage夜總會的系列表演；舞台表演▸➤benefit, charity (BrE) 慈善義演▸➤film, light, slide電影放映；燈光表演；幻燈片放映▸➤Punch and Judy, puppet《龐奇和朱迪》木偶戲；木偶表演▸➤freak畸形動物展覽▸➤peep西洋鏡；拉洋片▸➤one-man, one-woman, solo男演員單人表演；女演員單人表演；獨奏；獨唱▸➤road, touring, travelling/traveling巡迴演出➤fringe (BrE) 助興演出➤entertaining, great, spectacular有趣的／極好的／精彩的演出◇a spectacular light show精彩的燈光表演➤sold-out滿座的演出➤half-time (NAmE) 半場表演◇the Super Bowl half-time show美國橄欖球超級杯比賽的中場表演PREPOSITION➤from a/the show來自演出◇songs from the show劇中的歌曲➤in a/the show在演出中◇one of the acts in the show戲劇演出的其中一幕
show

noun³

 3public display/exhibition公共展覽ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHOW | SHOW + VERB | SHOW + NOUN | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤big, major大型展覽▸➤annual, spring, summer年度／春季／夏季展會▸➤local當地展覽會➤private私人展會▸➤agricultural, flower, horse, horticultural (BrE) 農業展；花卉展；馬展；園藝展▸➤boat, gun, motor, trade船展；槍支展；車展；商品交易會▸➤air, bodybuilding, dog航空展；健美表演；狗狗秀➤art, gallery藝術展；美術展➤catwalk, fashion, runway (NAmE) * T 台表演；時裝展➤pro (especially NAmE) 職業選手表演◇a pro bodybuilding show in California加州職業健美表演➤dog-and-pony (= a complicated business presentation) (NAmE) 天花亂墜的推銷宣傳VERB + SHOW➤have, hold, organize, put on舉辦展覽會；組織展覽◇They are holding a big fashion show at the Hilton tonight.今晚希爾頓酒店舉辦大型時裝表演。➤attend, go to出席展覽；去展覽會SHOW + VERB➤feature sb/sth展覽突出⋯的顯著地位◇The show features the work of local artists.這次展覽重點展出當地藝術家的作品。SHOW + NOUN➤ring展覽場地PREPOSITION➤at a/the show在展覽會上◇There were more than 500 exhibitors at the trade show.展銷會上有 500 多家參展商。➤on show在展出◇The paintings are on show until April.這些畫將一直展出到 4 月份。
show

noun⁴

 4outward expression of an emotion/attitude情感或態度的表露ADJECTIVE | VERB + SHOW | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤big, great極其⋯的樣子▸➤brave勇敢的樣子▸➤public公開姿態VERB + SHOW➤make, put on作秀；裝模作樣◇Although she hated him, she put on a show of politeness.儘管她恨他，但還是裝出一副很客氣的樣子。PREPOSITION➤for show為了裝門面◇She pretends to be interested in opera, but it's only for show.她裝出一副對歌劇感興趣的樣子，但那只不過是裝門面罷了。➤show of⋯的樣子◇He made a great show of welcoming us.他裝出一副非常歡迎我們的樣子。PHRASES➤a show of force, a show of strength實力的／力量的展示◇The Democrats organized a show of strength, a mass rally in Central Park.民主黨人在中央公園組織了一次群眾集會來顯示實力。
show

verb¹

 1make sth clear; let sb see sth使清楚；使看清ADVERB | VERB + SHOW | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADVERB➤clearly, conclusively, convincingly, plainly清楚地／不容置疑地／令人信服地／明顯地顯示◇The figures clearly show that her claims are false.這些數字清清楚楚地表明她的說法是錯誤的。➤consistently, repeatedly始終／反複顯示➤diagrammatically, graphically, schematically以圖解的形式◇The results are shown graphically in Figure 2.結果如圖 2 所示。VERB + SHOW➤appear to, seem to似乎／好像表明▸➤go to證明◇It just goes to show what you can do when you really try.這恰恰證明，若真正用心就能做到。➤aim to, attempt to, seek to, try to旨在／試圖／設法／力求表明▸➤be expected to, be likely to預計將／可能會顯示◇Third-quarter figures are likely to show a further fall.第三季度的數字可能會進一步下滑。➤refuse to不願表露◇Lewis refused to show any emotion.劉易斯不願流露出任何情感。➤be anxious to, be eager to, be happy to, be keen to (especially BrE) 急於表明；樂於演示；想要說明◇Lee was happy to show her how it should be done.李很願意為她演示應該怎樣做。➤be designed to為了表明▸➤let sb讓某人指示◇Let me show you on the map.我在地圖上指給你看吧。PREPOSITION➤to向⋯展示◇She showed her new toy to her friends.她把新玩具拿給朋友們看。PHRASES➤a chance to show sth展現⋯的機會◇I'm giving him a chance to show what he can do.我要給他一個表現自己的機會。
show

verb²

 2be visible看得見ADVERB | VERB + SHOW ADVERB➤hardly幾乎看不出來◇It's such a tiny mark, it hardly shows.痕跡很小，幾乎看不出來。VERB + SHOW➤begin to開始顯現▸➤let sth讓⋯顯現◇She tried not to let her disappointment show.她極力掩飾自己的失望情緒。
BNC: 147 COCA: 177
show verb
⇨ show 1 (opinion polls show…) ⇨ show 2 (Show me that letter.) ⇨ show 3 (show courage/respect) ⇨ appear (The mark still shows.) ⇨ arrive (Nobody showed.) ⇨ point (Show me on the map.) ⇨ present 1 (show a film) ⇨ present 2 (a photo shows sb/sth) ⇨ take 2 (show sb the way) ⇨ train 1 (show sb how to do sth)show noun
⇨ exhibition (a fashion show) ⇨ expression 1 (a show of temper) ⇨ concert (a rock show) ⇨ performance (a stage show) ⇨ programme (a TV show) ⇨ show of hands ⇨ electionshow1

verb

 opinion polls show... 民意調查表明⋯Show me that letter. 把那封信給我看看。show courage/respect 表現出勇氣／敬意show ♦︎ prove ♦︎ indicate ♦︎ demonstrate ♦︎ illustrateThese words all mean to make sth clear or show that sth is true. 這些詞均表示表明、證明。SYNONYM SCALE 詞義標尺 下圖顯示這些詞所表達證明的語氣強弱程度
indicate➔show➔prove
demonstrate
illustrate
PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to show / prove / indicate / demonstrate sth to sb◆to show / prove / indicate / demonstrate / illustrate that / what / how...◆figures / studies show / prove / indicate / demonstrate / illustrate sth◆research shows / proves / indicates / demonstrates / illustrates sth◆to show / prove / indicate / demonstrate / illustrate sth clearly◆to show / prove / demonstrate sth conclusively / beyond doubt■ show (showed, shown) [transitive] to use facts or evidence to make sth clear; to make clear what sb/sth is or what they can do （用事實或證據）表明，證明◆The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show.民意調查表明，政府的支持率正在急劇下降。◆Let me show you exactly what this will mean.我來告訴你這究竟將意味着什麽。◆They have published a report showing the company's current situation.他們已公布了一份表明公司當前狀況的報告。◆He has shown himself to be a caring father.他已經證明了自己是個有愛心的父親。◆ (informal) They think I can't do it, but I'll show them!他們認爲我做不了，我卻要證明給他們看！■ prove (proved, proved or proved, proven, especially in NAmE ) [transitive] to use facts or evidence to show that sth is true （用事實或證據）證明，證實◆This proves (that) I was right.這證明我是對的。◆She was determined to prove everyone wrong.她決心要證明大家都錯了。◆They hope this new evidence will prove her innocence.他們希望這一新證據將證明她無罪。◆'I know you're lying.' 'Prove it!'“我知道你在撒謊。”“拿出證據來！”◆He felt he needed to prove his point (= show other people that he was right).他覺得有必要證明自己的看法是對的。◆Are you just doing this to prove a point?你這麽做就是爲了證明自己對嗎？OPP disprove ⇨ disprove   see also proof ⇨ evidence , proven ⇨ final adj. NOTE 辨析 Show or prove? Prove is often preferred to show to give a stronger sense of justice being done. 表達較強的公正感時，常用prove而不用show。■ indicate [transitive] (rather formal) to show or suggest that sth is true or exists 表明；顯示◆Record profits in the retail market indicate a boom in the economy.零售市場上有史以來的最高利潤表明經濟的繁榮。◆Kingston-upon-Thames, as the name indicates, is situated on the banks of the Thames.泰晤士河畔金斯頓區，正如其名稱所示，位於泰晤士河畔。  see also indication , indicator ⇨ sign 1 , indicate ⇨ declare , indicate ⇨ suggest ■ demonstrate ˈdemənstreɪt [transitive] (rather formal) show that sth is true 證明；證實◆These results demonstrate convincingly that our campaign is working.這些結果有力地證明，我們的運動正在發揮作用。◆The theories were demonstrated to be false.這些理論已證實是錯誤的。  see also demonstration ⇨ evidence ■ illustrate [transitive] (rather formal) to show that sth is true or exists 表明；顯示◆The incident illustrates the need for better security measures.這起事件說明有必要加強安全措施。   see also illustrate ⇨ explain 1 , illustration ⇨ example 1 NOTE 辨析 Indicate, demonstrate or illustrate? Demonstrate is the strongest of these words and indicate is the weakest. In this meaning one thing indicates or illustrates another: these words cannot take a person as subject, although demonstrate can. 這三個詞中demonstrate語氣最強，indicate語氣最弱。表達此義時，indicate和illustrate指一件事情表明另一件事情，不能以人作主語，而demonstrate則可以◆Let me demonstrate to you some of the difficulties we are facing.我來向你說明一下我們所面臨的一些困難吧。◆Let me indicate/illustrate to you the difficulties we are facing. show2

verb

 opinion polls show... 民意調查表明⋯Show me that letter. 把那封信給我看看。show courage/respect 表現出勇氣／敬意show ♦︎ reveal ♦︎ exposeThese words all mean to let or enable sb to see sth. 這些詞均表示出示、使人看到。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to show / reveal sth to sb■ show [transitive] to let sb see sth 給⋯看；出示；展示◆If there's a letter from France please show it to me.如有法國來的信，請拿給我看看。◆You have to show your ticket as you go in.入場時你必須出示門票。◆Have you shown your work to anyone?你有沒有把你做的活兒給誰看過？◆Have you shown anyone your work?你有沒有給誰看過你做的活兒？■ reveal [transitive] (rather formal) to show sth that previously could not be seen 顯出；露出；展示◆He laughed, revealing a line of white teeth.他笑了，露出一排潔白的牙齒。◆X-rays revealed a fracture.X光照片顯示有一處骨折。◆She crouched in the dark, too frightened to reveal herself.她蜷縮在黑暗中，嚇得不敢露面。   see also reveal ⇨ reveal ■ expose [transitive] (rather formal) to show sth that is usually hidden 暴露；顯露；露出◆Miles of sand are exposed at low tide.低潮時數英裏的沙灘就露了出來。◆He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone.他不想向任何人顯露他的恐懼與不安。  see also expose ⇨ reveal NOTE 辨析 Reveal or expose?In some cases you can use either word. 在有些情況下這兩個詞可以通用◆He laughed, revealing / exposing a line of white teeth.他笑了，露出一排潔白的牙齒。 Reveal can suggest that people did not even know sth existed before it was revealed; expose merely suggests that sth could not be seen before it was exposed. * reveal可意味着某物在顯露之前人們並不知道其存在，expose則僅意味着某物在顯露之前只是未被看到◆X-rays exposed a fracture. ◆Miles of sand are revealed at low tide. show3

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 opinion polls show... 民意調查表明⋯Show me that letter. 把那封信給我看看。show courage/respect 表現出勇氣／敬意  ➡ See also the entry for say 2 另見say條第2義show ♦︎ reflect ♦︎ display ♦︎ demonstrateThese words all mean to make known sth such as a feeling, opinion or quality, especially through your behaviour or actions. 這些詞均表示表現、體現情感、意見或特質等，尤指通過行爲或行動顯露出來。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to show / demonstrate that...◆to show / reflect / display / demonstrate interest◆to show / reflect / demonstrate concern◆to show / reflect / display (your) feelings / emotions◆to show / display / demonstrate commitment / courage◆to show / display / demonstrate good, anti-social, etc. behaviour◆to show / reflect / display / demonstrate sth clearly■ show (showed, shown) [transitive, intransitive] to make it clear that you have a particular quality or feeling; (of a quality or feeling) to be clear to people 表現；體現；（特質或感情）顯示出，流露出◆She showed great courage in the face of danger.面對危險她表現出極大的勇氣。◆He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises.他表露出自己願意妥協。◆Her expression showed her disappointment.她的表情流露出了失望。◆She tried not to let her disappointment show.她極力不讓自己的失望情緒流露出來。  see also show ⇨ expression noun 1 ■ reflect [transitive] (rather formal) to show or be a sign of the nature of sth or of sb's attitude or feeling 顯示，表明，表達（本質、態度或感情）◆Our newspaper aims to reflect the views of the local community.我們的報紙旨在反映當地居民的心聲。◆His music reflects his interest in African culture.他的音樂反映出他對非洲文化的興趣。◆Her face reflected the power of her feelings.她的面容顯示出内心情感的力量。ⓘ One thing reflects another; reflect cannot take a person as subject. * reflect指一事物顯示另一事物，不能以人作主語◆She showed great interest in his research.她對他的研究表現出很大興趣。◆She reflected great interest in his research. ■ display [transitive] (rather formal) to show that you have a particular feeling, quality or ability 顯示，顯露，表現（感情、特質或能力）◆I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion.我很少見到她顯露自己的情感。◆He dearly loved to display his knowledge.他非常喜歡炫耀自己的知識。  see also display ⇨ expression noun 1 , display ⇨ present verb 1 ■ demonstrate ˈdemənstreɪt [transitive] (rather formal) to show by your actions that you have a particular quality, ability or feeling 表明，表現，顯露（特質、能力或感情）◆You need to demonstrate more self-control.你需要表現出更強的自制力。◆We want to demonstrate our commitment to human rights.我們想表明我們對維護人權的承擔。   see also demonstration ⇨ expression noun 1 NOTE 辨析 Display or demonstrate?When you demonstrate a quality, ability or feeling this is always deliberate, because you want people to see your good qualities such as commitment, understanding and willingness. People can display feelings without meaning to. * demonstrate總是指有意識地顯露某種特質、能力或感情，因爲你想讓人看到你的優良品質，如commitment、understanding和willingness。display可表示無意中流露出某種感情◆to display / exhibit signs of emotion / fatigue顯露情感／疲倦◆to demonstrate signs of emotion/fatigue People can also deliberately display abilities that they are proud of, but these often show how clever they are rather than how good they are. * display也可指有意地表現自己引以爲榮的一些能力，但這些能力常表明他們多麽聰明而非他們爲人有多麽好。
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