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小百科  ›  SHOW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
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A1 [ T ]
to make it possible for something to be seen :
[ + two objects ] Let me show you this new book I've just bought .
On this map , urban areas are shown in grey .
You ought to show that rash to your doctor .
[ + obj + question word ] Why won't you show me wh at's in your hand ?
[ + obj + -ing verb ] The secretly filmed video shows the prince and princess kiss ing .
These photographs show the effects of the chemical on the trees .
He began to show signs of recovery .
"This is a Victorian gold coin ." "Is it? Show me (= allow me to see it) ."
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to appear
  • appear One or two clouds appeared in the sky.
  • be/become visible As the beach gets darker, the glow of city lights becomes more visible.
  • show itself He believes the impact is showing itself clearly already.
  • emerge A slender figure is seen emerging from the darkness.
  • loom Clouds of volcanic ash loomed menacingly overhead.
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B2 [ T ]
to prove something or make the truth or existence of something known :
She has shown her self (to be) a highly competent manager .
His diaries show him to have been an extremely insecure person .
[ + (that) ] The diaries show (that) he was very insecure .
Show me (that) I can trust you.
[ + question word ] Our research has shown (us) how little we know about this disease .
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C1 [ I ]
to be easy to see or notice :
"Oh no, I've spilled red wine on my jacket !" "Don't worry , it doesn't show."
Whatever she's thinking , she never lets it show.
I've painted over the graffiti twice , but it still shows through .
The drug does not show up in blood tests because it is effective in very small quantities .
When we moved in, the house hadn't been decorated for 20 years , and it showed.
See also
show up informal
[ T ]
to fail to hide something, or to make it possible to see or know something that is not intended to be seen or known :
Your shirt's so thin that it shows your bra .
Light-coloured carpets show the dirt .
[ + question word ] His failure in the exams shows (up) just how bad his teachers are.
A2 [ C ]
a theatre performance or a television or radio programme that is entertaining rather than serious :
a radio / television / stage show
a quiz / game show
Why don't we go to London on Saturday and see a show?
We had to raise £60,000 to stage the show.
We had a puppet show for Jamie's birthday party .
See also
roadshow
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B2 [ C ]
an event at which a group of related things are available for the public to look at:
a fashion / flower show
There were some amazing new cars at the motor show.
They put on a retrospective show of his work at the National Museum of American Art.
See also
airshow
peepshow
roadshow
showjumping
sideshow
on show
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[ C ]
an action that makes other people know what your feelings , beliefs , or qualities are:
In a show of solidarity , the management and workers have joined forces to campaign against the closure of the factory .
Over 100 military vehicles paraded through the capital in a show of strength .
a good, poor, etc. show
the show must go on
(Definition of show from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

show | American Dictionary

show
verb
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[ T ] past tense showed | past participle shown us / ʃoʊn /
to cause or allow something to be seen :
You should show that rash to your doctor .
These trees show the effects of acid rain .
He’s starting to show his age .

show verb ( EXPRESS )
[ T ] past tense showed | past participle shown us / ʃoʊn /
to express your feelings or opinion by your actions or words:
I do not know how to show my thanks for all your help .
He is a scrappy lawyer and shows no mercy to any opponent .

show verb ( EXPLAIN )
[ T ] past tense showed | past participle shown us / ʃoʊn /
to make something clear or prove something to be true :
Your writing shows you can be a good writer .
He has shown himself to be unreliable .

show verb ( BE NOTICEABLE )
[ I/T ] past tense showed | past participle shown us / ʃoʊn /
to be able to be seen or noticed , or to make something noticeable :
[ I ] I’ve been working for hours , and I’ve got nothing to show for it.

show verb ( LEAD )
[ T ] past tense showed | past participle shown us / ʃoʊn /
to record or express an amount , number , or measurement :
My barometer shows a change in the weather is coming.

show verb ( APPEAR )
[ I ]
to appear at a gathering or event :
Jenny said she'd be here, but she never showed.

show verb ( MAKE PUBLIC EVENT )
[ I/T ] past tense showed | past participle shown us / ʃoʊn /
To show a movie is to offer it for viewing in a movie theater or on television :
[ T ] That channel often shows foreign films .

Idioms

show your face
show someone the door

Phrasal verbs

show someone around
show off
show off something/someone
show up
show up
show up someone
[ C ]
a performance in a theater , a movie , or a television or radio program :
a stage / talk show

show noun ( PUBLIC EVENT )
[ C ]
an event at which the public can view a particular collection of things:
a flower show
a fashion show

show noun ( ACTIVITY )
[ U ] infml
an activity , business , or organization , considered in relation to who is managing it:
Who will run the show when the boss retires ?

show noun ( APPEARANCE )
[ C/U ]
an appearance of something that is not really sincere or real :
[ C ] Ray made a show of reaching for his wallet .
[ U ] Does this fireplace work or is it just for show?
[ U ] Half for show and half in real anger , I stood up and shouted , “I'm not your friend !”

(Definition of show from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

show | Business English

show
noun [ C ]
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MARKETING , COMMERCE
an event at which goods and services , or information about them, are displayed so that people can decide whether to buy them:
a fashion / technology / trade show
We try to schedule our show ahead of Tucson so dealers can leave here and go straight there.
What is the future of green automotive business at the Detroit auto show ?
COMMUNICATIONS
a broadcast on television or radio :
You can watch reruns of the show on the Internet .
a television /TV/ radio show
a news / reality / cooking show
a show about sth We saw a show about the space program .
a show on sth I love that new show on the history channel .
(Definition of show from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) What is the pronunciation of show ?
 
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