show
noun
Definitions of show noun
entertainment(娛樂)
- A2Countable(可數名詞)
a theatrical performance or an entertaining television or radio program.
戲劇表演；電視或廣播娛樂節目
a radio/television/stage show
一個廣播/電視/舞台表演
a quiz/game show
一個問答/遊戲節目
Shall we go to London on Saturday to watch a show?
我們星期六去倫敦看表演好嗎？
public event(公開活動)
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
an event where a collection of related items are displayed for public viewing.
展覽；展示會
a fashion/flower show
一場時裝/花卉展覽
There were some amazing new car models at the car show.
在車展上有一些令人驚嘆的新車型。
They held a retrospective show of his work at the National Museum of American Art.
他們在美國國家藝術博物館舉辦了他的作品回顧展。
expression(表達)
- Countable(可數名詞)
an action that reveals your feelings, beliefs, or qualities to others.
表達；表現；展示
In a show of solidarity, the management and workers have united to campaign against the factory closure.
在展現團結的行動中，管理層和工人們聯合起來反對工廠關閉。
Over 100 military vehicles paraded through the capital in a show of strength.
超過100輛軍用車輛在首都遊行，以展示實力。
false appearance(假象)
- Countable(可數名詞)
an outward display of something that is not genuinely felt or real.
虛假的表現；假象
Despite their public show of unity, the royal family had their share of disagreements, just like any other.
儘管他們公開表現出團結，但皇室家族和其他家庭一樣也有他們的分歧。
They put on a show of being interested, but I don't think they really were.
他們表現出感興趣的樣子，但我認為他們其實並不感興趣。
activity(活動)
- Uncountable(不可數名詞)informal(非正式)
an activity, business, or organization, with emphasis on its management.
活動；事務；組織
Who will run the show when Meg retires?
Meg退休後，誰會來管理這個事務？
The wedding is their show – let them do it their way.
婚禮是他們的事務——讓他們按自己的方式來做吧。
blood(血液)
- Countable(可數名詞)medical(醫學)specialized(專業)
a small discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the start of labor.
（分娩時的）見紅；血絲
the bloody show
見紅
Phrases of show noun
- for show
Something described as 'for show' is used purely to enhance appearance, lacking any practical purpose or function.
裝门面（无實质）
• They put some expensive art pieces in the meeting room, but they were just for show.
他們在會議室裡放了一些昂貴的藝術品，但那些只是為了裝飾。
- on show
Available for public viewing or display.
展出中
• These precious artifacts will be on show at the museum for three months.
這些珍貴的文物將在博物館展出三個月。
- a good, poor, etc. show
an activity or piece of work that demonstrates a particular level of effort or quality.
表現不錯（好、差等）
• Despite losing the race, he still put on a good show.
儘管輸掉了比賽，他仍然表現出色。
verb
Definitions of show verb
make seen(展示)
- A1Transitive(及物動詞)
to allow something to be seen.
給…看；出示；顯示
Let me show you this new book I just bought.
讓我給你看我剛買的這本新書。
On this map, urban areas are shown in grey.
在這張地圖上，城市地區以灰色顯示。
You ought to show that rash to your doctor.
你應該把那個疹子給你的醫生看看。
record(記錄)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
to record or express a numerical value or measurement.
記錄；顯示（數字或測量值）
The right-hand dial shows the temperature, and the left-hand one shows the air pressure.
右邊的儀表顯示溫度，左邊的儀表顯示氣壓。
The company showed a loss of $2 million last year.
該公司去年顯示了200萬美元的虧損。
The latest crime figures show a sharp rise in burglaries.
最新的犯罪數據顯示入室盜竊案件急劇上升。
explain(解釋)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
to explain something through demonstration, instruction, or example.
（通過演示、示範）解釋；說明
Can you show me how to set the DVD player?
你可以示範如何設定DVD播放器嗎？
This dictionary contains many examples that show how words are actually used.
這本字典包含許多展示詞語實際用法的例子。
Could you show me the way to the bus station?
你可以告訴我怎麼去公車站嗎？
prove(證明)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
to demonstrate the truth or existence of something.
證明；表明
She has shown herself to be a highly competent manager.
她已證明自己是一位非常能幹的經理。
His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person.
他的日記顯示他是一個極度缺乏安全感的人。
The diaries show that he was very insecure.
日記顯示他非常缺乏安全感。
express(表達)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
to express feelings or ideas through actions or words.
表達；表現
He finds it difficult to show affection.
他覺得很難表達感情。
She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire.
當她從火災中救出他時，表現出了巨大的勇氣。
You should show your parents more respect.
你應該對你的父母表現出更多的尊重。
noticeable(顯而易見)
- C1Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to be easily visible or noticeable.
顯眼；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."
"哦不，我把紅酒灑在夾克上了！" "別擔心，看不出來。"
Whatever she's thinking, she never lets it show.
無論她在想什麼，她從不表現出來。
I've painted over the graffiti twice, but it still shows through.
我已經塗了兩次漆來遮蓋塗鴉，但它還是透出來了。
public event(公開活動)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to make an artist's work available for the public to see.
展出；展示（藝術作品）
Our aim is to make it easier for young unknown artists to show their work.
我們的目標是讓年輕的無名藝術家更容易展示他們的作品。
- Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
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；上演
It's the first time this movie has been shown on television.
這是這部電影第一次在電視上播出。
Now showing at a cinema near you!
現在就在您附近的電影院上映！
arrive(到達)
- Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to show up
到達；露面（同 show up）
lead(帶領)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)
to take someone somewhere by going there with them.
帶領；引領
Could you show Dr Sanchez into the living room?
你能帶桑切斯醫生到客廳嗎？
The waiter showed us to our table.
服務生帶我們到我們的座位。
fail to hide(無法隱藏)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
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；顯露
Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra.
你的襯衫太薄了，以至於露出你的內衣。
Light-coloured carpets show the dirt.
淺色的地毯很容易顯露灰塵。
His failure in the exams shows just how bad his teachers are.
他在考試中的失敗顯示出他的老師有多糟糕。
make understand(使理解)
- Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + question(動詞+疑問詞)
to make someone understand something by directing their attention to it.
指明；指出
Can you show me where it hurts?
你能告訴我哪裡痛嗎？
Show me which one you want.
告訴我你想要哪一個。
Phrases of show verb
- show your age
To appear as old as one's actual age, often due to the effects of time or aging.
顯老
• He's starting to show his age lately; perhaps he needs to rest.
他最近開始顯露老態，也許需要休息了。
Idioms
- show your hand
To reveal one's intentions or plans, especially those that were previously kept secret.
揭露自己的意圖或計畫；攤牌。
• Showing your hand too early in the negotiations could put you at a disadvantage.
在談判中過早攤牌可能會讓自己處於劣勢。
- show your face
To appear in a place, especially after doing something wrong or when your presence is unexpected.
（因做了不好的事後）露面，出現
• After they found out you stole things, you’d better not show your face again.
在他們發現你偷東西後，你最好不要再露面了。
- that will show someone
This is said when describing an action intended to punish someone for doing something wrong.
給他們一點顏色看
• If he lies again, I'll take away all his game time; that will show him.
如果他再撒謊，我就取消他所有的遊戲時間；那會讓他明白。
- have something/nothing to show for something
To have or not have any positive result or benefit after some work or effort.
努力後的成果／一無所獲
• He invested a lot of time into this project, but in the end, he had nothing to show for it.
他在這個專案上投入了大量時間，但最終卻一無所獲。
- the show must go on
A phrase used to encourage someone to continue with a task or performance despite facing difficulties or setbacks.
继續進行，雖遇困難不停步
• Despite the lead actor falling ill, the show must go on.
儘管男主角生病了，演出仍必須繼續進行。
- show someone the door
To make it clear to someone that their presence is unwanted and they should leave immediately.
趕走（某人）
• When he started yelling at the manager, she showed him the door.
當他開始對經理大喊大叫時，她直接請他離開。
- show (someone) the way
To do something innovative that others are likely to imitate; to guide or set an example for others to follow.
做出創新事跥供他人效仿
• This company has shown the way for other businesses in sustainable development.
這家公司為其他企業在永續發展方面樹立了榜樣。
- get the/this show on the road
To initiate or start a planned activity or project.
開始行動
• Now that all preparations are complete, let’s get this show on the road.
現在所有準備工作都完成了，我們開始行動吧。
Phrasal Verbs of show
- show yourself out
to exit a building where you are neither residing nor working, without being accompanied to the door by anyone
自行離開
• After the meeting, please show yourself out, thank you.
會議結束後，請自行離開，謝謝。
- show off
to act in a manner designed to draw attention or admiration, often irritating others in the process
賣弄；炫耀
• He always shows off his new car, which annoys his friends.
他總是炫耀他的新車，這讓他的朋友很煩惱。
- show up
to reach a location to be part of a gathering, often doing so unexpectedly or at a later time than anticipated
（特別是遲到或意想不到地）抵達，露面
• She said she wouldn’t come to the party, but she ended up showing up.
她說她不會來參加派對，但最後還是出現了。
- show someone out
to accompany someone to the building's exit, especially when they are departing and do not reside or work there.
陪伴（客人）到門口
• At the end of the meeting, the assistant showed the guest out.
會議結束時，助理陪客人到門口。
- show someone over something
to guide someone through a location they are touring, providing information about it in a formal or formal setting
引領（某人）進行參觀或查看；引導（某人）察看
• During the tour of the new office, the manager showed them over all the facilities.
在參觀新辦公室時，經理帶他們查看了所有設施。
- show someone around (something)
to accompany someone to explore all or the primary areas of a place they have not visited previously, allowing them to experience or learn about it.
陪同（某人）參觀
• Today, I showed my friend around the historic district of the city, allowing him to appreciate the ancient architecture and culture.
今天，我帶我的朋友參觀了城市的歷史區，讓他欣賞古老的建築和文化。
- show something/someone off
to present something or someone you take pride in to others, aiming to receive admiration.
展示以誇耀；誇示
• She showed off her new car with pride, hoping her friends would admire it.
她自豪地展示她的新車，希望朋友們會欣賞。
- show someone round (something)
Refer to the act of guiding someone in viewing a place or thing.
引導（某人）參觀
• I will show you round our new office.
我將帶你參觀我們的新辦公室。
- show someone up
to act in a manner that causes someone accompanying you to feel embarrassed or ashamed
讓某人感到羞愧或尷尬
• At the party, his dancing skills showed her up, making her performance seem inadequate and leaving her feeling very embarrassed.
在派對上，他的舞技讓她相形見絀，使她的表演顯得不足，讓她感到非常尷尬。