show

verb

表明 make clear

1. 表明；证明
   to make sth clear; to prove sth
   1. The figures clearly show that her claims are false.
      这些数字清楚地表明，她的说法是错误的。
   2. Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices.
      市场研究告诉我们，人们需要的是高质量，而不仅仅是低价格。
   3. a report showing the company's current situation
      表明公司当前状况的一份报告
   4. His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller.
      他的新著表明他讲故事的本领是一流的。
   5. This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements.
      这表明电视广告对人们的影响。

给人看 let sb see sth

2. 给…看；出示；展示
   to let sb see sth
   1. If there's a letter from France please show it to me.
      如有法国来的信，请拿给我看看。
   2. You have to show your ticket as you go in.
      进场必须出示门票。
   3. Have you shown your work to anyone?
      你有没有把你做的活儿给谁看过？
   4. Have you shown anyone your work?
      你有没有给谁看过你做的活儿？

教 teach

3. （通过示范）教，解说；演示
   to help sb to do sth by letting them watch you do it or by explaining it
   1. She showed the technique to her students.
      她向学生演示了那个技巧。
   2. She showed her students the technique.
      她向学生演示了那个技巧。
   3. Can you show me how to do it?
      你能教我怎么做吗？

指 point

4. 指给某人看；指出
   to point to sth so that sb can see where or what it is
   1. He showed me our location on the map.
      他在地图上给我指出我们所处的方位。
   2. Show me which picture you drew.
      指给我看哪张画是你画的。

引导 guide

5. 引；带；领
   to lead or guide sb to a place
   1. The attendant showed us to our seats.
      服务员把我们带到我们的座位。
   2. We were shown into the waiting room.
      我们被领进等候室。
   3. I'll go first and show you the way .
      我先走，给你带路。

品质；行为；感情 quality/behaviour/feeling

6. 表现；体现
   to make it clear that you have a particular quality
   1. to show great courage
      表现出极大的勇气
   2. She had shown herself unable to deal with money.
      她所做的事已表明她不善理财。
   3. He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises.
      他表现出自己愿意妥协。
7. （对某人）表现出；对待；表示
   to behave in a particular way towards sb
   1. They showed no respect for their parents.
      他们毫不尊敬自己的父母。
   2. They showed their parents no respect.
      他们毫不尊敬自己的父母。
8. 显示出；流露出
   if a feeling or quality shows , or if you show it, people can see it
   1. Fear showed in his eyes.
      他眼里显出了害怕的神色。
   2. She tried not to let her disappointment show.
      她极力掩饰自己的失望情绪。
   3. She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious) .
      她年近四十，一望便知。
   4. Her expression showed her disappointment.
      从她的表情可以看出她很失望。
   5. James began to show signs of impatience.
      詹姆斯开始显得不耐烦。
   6. She tried not to show how disappointed she was.
      她极力掩饰她是多么失望。

看得见 be visible

9. 露出；显出
   if sth shows , people can see it. If sth shows a mark, dirt, etc., the mark can be seen.
   1. She had a warm woollen hat on that left only her eyes and nose showing.
      她戴了一顶保暖呢帽，只露出眼睛和鼻子。
   2. Their new white carpet showed every mark.
      他们新铺的白地毯有一点脏都看得见。

信息 information

10. 标示，表明（信息、时间、计量）
    to give particular information, or a time or measurement
    1. The map shows the principal towns and rivers.
       这张地图标出了主要城镇和河流。
    2. The clock showed midnight.
       时钟显示已是午夜。
    3. The end-of-year accounts show a loss.
       年终账面显示出现了亏损。

图画；照片 of picture/photograph

11. 描绘，描述，表现（为）
    to be of sb/sth; to represent sb/sth
    1. She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini.
       她曾反对给自己拍穿比基尼泳装的照片。

让公众看 for public to see

12. 展览；陈列；上映；演出
    to be or make sth available for the public to see
    1. The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters.
       这部影片目前正在各大影院上映。
    2. The movie is being shown now.
       这部影片目前正在上映。
    3. She plans to show her paintings early next year.
       她计划明年初展出自己的绘画作品。

证明 prove

13. 证明；表明
    to prove that you can do sth or are sth
    1. They think I can't do it, but I'll show them!
       他们以为我做不了，我却要做给他们看看！
    2. He has shown himself to be a caring father.
       他向人们证明自己是个有爱心的父亲。

到来 arrive

14. 如约赶到；出现；露面
    to arrive where you have arranged to meet sb or do sth
    1. I waited an hour but he didn't show.
       我等了一个小时，可他一直没露面。

动物 animal

15. 替（动物）报名参加比赛
    to enter an animal in a competition

noun

娱乐 entertainment

1. 演出；歌舞表演
   a theatre performance, especially one that includes singing and dancing
   1. to go to a show
      去看演出
   2. a one-woman/-man show
      女 / 男演员单人表演
   3. to put on/stage a show
      上演 / 演出节目
   4. She's the star of the show !
      她是这台演出的明星！
2. （电视或广播）节目
   a programme on television or the radio
   1. to host a show
      主持节目
   2. a TV/radio show
      电视 / 广播节目
   3. a quiz show
      智力竞赛节目

收藏品 of collection of things

3. 展览；展览会
   an occasion when a collection of things are brought together for people to look at
   1. an agricultural show
      农业展览会
   2. The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition.
      最新型的计算机将在展览会上展出。

感受 of feeling

4. （体现内心感受的）动作，行为，样子
   an action or a way of behaving that shows how you feel
   1. a show of emotion
      激动的样子
   2. a show of support
      表示支持
   3. a show of force/strength by the army
      军队显示的武力 / 实力

不真诚的行为 insincere act

5. 装出的样子；虚假的外观；假象
   something that is done only to give a good impression, but is not sincere
   1. He may seem charming, but it's all show!
      他看起来可能惹人喜爱，但那都是表面的！
   2. She pretends to be interested in opera, but it's only for show .
      她做出一副对歌剧感兴趣的样子，但这不过是装门面而已。
   3. He made a great show of affection, but I knew he didn't mean it.
      他大表爱慕之情，但我知道他不是真心的。

美好的景象 colourful sight

6. 鲜艳悦目的景象
   a brightly coloured or pleasing sight
   1. a lovely show of spring flowers
      春天百花争艳的美景

事情；场面 event/situation

7. 事情；机构；场面
   an event, a business or a situation where sth is being done or organized
   1. She runs the whole show.
      整个这一摊儿都由她管。
   2. I won't interfere─it's your show.
      我不想插手——这归你管。

好的 / 不好的表现 good/poor show

8. 表现
   something that is done in a particular way
   1. The team put on a good show in the competition.
      这支队伍在比赛中有上佳表现。
   2. It's a poor show if he forgets your birthday.
      要是他忘了你的生日，那可太差劲了。

1. VERB 显示;表明;证明
   If something shows that a state of affairs exists, it gives information that proves it or makes it clear to people.
   1. Research shows that a high-fibre diet may protect you from bowel cancer...
      研究表明高纤维饮食可预防肠癌。
   2. He was arrested at his home in Southampton after a breath test showed he had drunk more than twice the legal limit for driving...
      呼吸测醉检测显示其饮酒量是法定驾车饮酒限量的两倍多，他随即在南安普顿的家中被捕。
   3. These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment...
      这些数据表明失业人数增加了 100 多万。
   4. It was only later that the drug was shown to be addictive...
      直到后来才证明该药是会成瘾的。
   5. You'll be given regular blood tests to show whether you have been infected.
      你将接受定期的血液检查以确定你是否已被感染。
2. VERB (图画、图表、影像或文章)描绘，描述，展示，说明
   If a picture, chart, film, or piece of writing shows something, it represents it or gives information about it.
   1. Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system...
      图表 4.1 所示为呼吸系统。
   2. ...a coin showing Cleopatra...
      刻有克娄巴特拉头像的硬币
   3. The cushions, shown left, measure 20 × 12 inches and cost $39.95...
      展示在左边的垫子，长 20 英寸宽 12 英寸，价格是39.95 美元。
   4. Much of the film shows the painter simply going about his task...
      这部电影大部分都在描述那位画家如何完全沉溺于自己的工作。
   5. Our photograph shows how the plants will turn out.
      我们的照片展示了植物的生长状况。
3. VERB 给…看;向…出示(或展示);指给…看
   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.
   1. Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager...
      将这篇文章剪下来，拿给你的银行经理看。
   2. He showed me the flat he shares with Esther...
      他带我看了他和埃丝特合住的公寓。
   3. I showed them where the gun was...
      我指给他们看枪在哪里。
   4. Show me which one you like and I'll buy it for you.
      指给我看你喜欢哪个，我给你买。
4. VERB 引，带，领(某人到某处)
   If you show someone to a room or seat, you lead them there.
   1. Let me show you to my study...
      我带你去我的书房。
   2. Milton was shown into the office...
      米尔顿被领到了办公室。
   3. John will show you upstairs, Mr Penry...
      约翰会带你上楼，彭里先生。
   4. I'll show you the way.
      我给你领路。
5. VERB (通过示范)教…，向…演示，做给…看
   If you show someone how to do something, you do it yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it.
   1. Claire showed us how to make a chocolate roulade...
      克莱尔给我们示范了如何做巧克力卷。
   2. There are seasoned professionals who can teach you and show you what to do...
      有经验丰富的专家教你，并向你演示怎么做。
   3. Mother asked me to show you how the phones work...
      妈妈要我教你怎么用电话。
   4. Dr. Reichert has shown us a new way to look at those behavior problems.
      赖克特医生向我们展示了一种看待那些行为问题的新方法。
6. V-ERG (使)露出;(使)显现;(使)变得显著
   If something shows or if you show it, it is visible or noticeable.
   1. He showed his teeth in a humourless grin...
      他一本正经地咧嘴笑了笑。
   2. His beard was just beginning to show signs of grey...
      他的胡子才刚有点泛白。
   3. Faint glimmers of daylight were showing through the treetops...
      微弱的日光从树梢中透出。
   4. I'd driven both ways down this road but my tracks didn't show.
      这条路我开车来回都走过了，但是却看不出来车辙在哪。
7. V-ERG 表现，体现，流露出(态度、品质或情感);(态度等)体现，流露
   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.
   1. Elsie has had enough time to show her gratitude...
      埃尔茜有足够的时间来表达她的感激之情。
   2. She showed no interest in her children...
      她对自己的孩子毫无兴趣。
   3. Ferguson was unhappy and it showed...
      弗格森很不开心，能看得出来。
   4. You show me respect...
      你对我表示尊重。
   5. Mr Clarke has shown himself to be resolutely opposed to compromise...
      克拉克先生已表示自己坚决反对妥协。
   6. The baby was tugging at his coat to show that he wanted to be picked up.
      宝宝在使劲拽他的衣服，表示他希望被抱起来。
8. VERB 显示出，表露出，流露出(某种品质或特征);(品质或特征)表露，显示
   If something shows a quality or characteristic or if that quality or characteristic shows itself, it can be noticed or observed.
   1. The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail...
      这个故事显示了作者较强的叙事能力和对细节的观察入微。
   2. Middle East peace talks in Washington showed signs of progress yesterday...
      昨天在华盛顿举行的中东和谈有了取得进展的迹象。
   3. Her popularity clearly shows no sign of waning...
      她的受欢迎程度显然没有下降的迹象。
   4. How else did his hostility to women show itself?
      他还以什么别的方式来表露对女性的敌意呢？
9. N-COUNT (情感、品质等的)流露，表露，体现
   A show of a feeling or quality is an attempt by someone to make it clear that they have that feeling or quality.
   1. Miners gathered in the centre of Bucharest in a show of support for the government...
      矿工们聚集在布加勒斯特市中心以表示对政府的支持。
   2. A crowd of more than 10,000 has gathered in a show of strength...
      已经有 10,000 多人聚集起来以显示他们的力量。
   3. She said goodbye to Hilda with a convincing show of affection...
      她和希尔达道别时流露出了明显的爱意。
   4. Mr Morris was determined to put on a show of family unity.
      莫里斯先生决心摆出一副家庭团结的样子。
10. N-UNCOUNT 装出的样子;假象
    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.
    1. The change in government is more for show than for real...
       政府的转变更多的是装装样子，而不是真的。
    2. 'It's all show,' said Linus. 'The girls don't take it seriously.'
       “全是装的，”莱纳斯说。“女孩子们不会拿它当真的。”
11. VERB 出现(盈利或亏损)
    If a company shows a profit or a loss, its accounts indicate that it has made a profit or a loss.
    1. It is the only one of the three companies expected to show a profit for the quarter...
       那是3个公司中唯一一家预计会在本季度盈利的公司。
    2. Lonrho's mining and minerals businesses showed some improvement.
       朗荷公司的采矿及矿产业务有了些起色。
12. VERB 如约赶到;出现;露面
    If a person you are expecting to meet does not show, they do not arrive at the place where you expect to meet them.
    1. There was always a chance he wouldn't show.
       他总是有可能不出现。
    2. Show up means the same as show .
       show up 同 show
    3. We waited until five o'clock, but he did not show up...
       我们一直等到了 5 点，但是他始终没有露面。
    4. He always shows up in a fancy car...
       他总是乘坐一辆奢华轿车露面。
    5. If I don't show up for class this morning, I'll be kicked out.
       如果我今天上午不去上课，我就要被开除了。
13. N-COUNT (电视或广播)节目，秀
    A television or radio show is a programme on television or radio.
    1. I had my own TV show...
       我有自己的电视节目。
    2. This is the show in which Loyd Grossman visits the houses of the famous.
       这就是劳埃德·格罗斯曼拜访名人家庭的那档节目。
    3. ...a popular talk show on a Cuban radio station...
       古巴一个电台的一档很受欢迎的脱口秀节目
    4. A daily one-hour news show can cost $250,000 to produce.
       时长为一小时的日播新闻节目的制作费用可能会高达 25 万美元。
14. N-COUNT (尤指包括音乐、舞蹈、滑稽剧等不同内容的)演出，表演
    A show in a theatre is an entertainment or concert, especially one that includes different items such as music, dancing, and comedy.
    1. How about going shopping and seeing a show in London?...
       去伦敦购物再看场演出怎么样？
    2. He has earned a reputation as the man who can close a show with a bad review...
       他因可以用一则恶评毙掉一场演出而闻名。
    3. The band are playing a handful of shows at smaller venues.
       乐队要在小一点的场馆举办几场演出。
15. VERB 放映;播出
    If someone shows a film or television programme, it is broadcast or appears on television or in the cinema.
    1. The BBC World Service Television news showed the same film clip...
       英国广播公司对外电视频道的新闻节目播放了同样的电影剪辑片段。
    2. The drama will be shown on American TV next year...
       明年这部剧将在美国电视台播出。
    3. American films are showing at Moscow's cinemas.
       美国电影正在莫斯科各影院上映。
16. N-COUNT 展览;展览会;展品
    A show is a public exhibition of things, such as works of art, fashionable clothes, or things that have been entered in a competition.
    1. The venue for the show is Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre Hall...
       展览地点在伯明翰国家展览中心大厅。
    2. Gucci will be holding fashion shows to present their autumn collection...
       古奇将举办时装发布会推出他们的秋装系列。
    3. Two complementary exhibitions are on show at the Africa Centre...
       两场互为补充的展览正在非洲中心展出。
    4. Today his picture goes on show at the National Portrait Gallery.
       今天他的画作在国家肖像美术馆展出。
17. VERB 展览，陈列(艺术品等)
    To show things such as works of art means to put them in an exhibition where they can be seen by the public.
    1. 50 dealers will show oils, watercolours, drawings and prints from 1900 to 1992.
       50 名艺术品经销商将展出 1900 年到1992 年间的油画、水彩画、素描和版画。
    2. ...one of East Village's better-known galleries, where he showed and sold his work.
       他曾在那儿展销作品的东村著名的美术馆之一
18. (赛马比赛中赛马)名列前三甲
    In a horse race, if a horse shows, it finishes first, second, or third.
19. (房屋)用于展览的，样板的
    A show home, house, or flat is one of a group of new homes. The building company decorates it and puts furniture in it, and people who want to buy one of the homes come and look round it.
20. PHRASE 举手表决
    If a question is decided by a show of hands, people vote on it by raising their hands to indicate whether they vote yes or no.
    1. Parliamentary leaders agreed to take all such decisions by a show of hands...
       议会领导人同意所有这样的决定都要举手表决。
    2. Russell then asked for a show of hands concerning each of the targets.
       拉塞尔然后要求对每个目标进行举手表决。
21. PHRASE 在…方面做出了成绩;在…方面有结果
    If you have something to show for your efforts, you have achieved something as a result of what you have done.
    1. I'm nearly 31 and it's about time I had something to show for my time in my job...
       我快 31 岁了,是该在工作上做出一番成绩的时候了。
    2. It always amazed her how little she had to show for the amount she spent.
       她的付出那么多，收获却那样少，这一直让她惊诧不已。
22. PHRASE (用来威胁或警告别人)我要让你看看，你就等着瞧吧
    You can say 'I'll show you' to threaten or warn someone that you are going to make them admit that they are wrong.
    1. She shook her fist. 'I'll show you,' she said...
       她挥了挥拳头，“我要让你看看，”她说。
    2. I'll show him, leave it to me.
       我会让他好看的，交给我好了。
23. PHRASE 这恰恰证明;这正好表明
    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.
    1. This just goes to show that getting good grades in school doesn't mean you're clever...
       这恰恰证明了在学校得高分并不意味着聪明。
    2. It's crazy and just shows the inconsistency of refereeing.
       这太荒唐了，不过恰恰证明了裁判的前后矛盾。
24. PHRASE 掌管一切;操纵局势
    If you say that someone is running the show, you mean that they are in control or in charge of a situation.
    1. They made it clear who is now running the show...
       他们清楚地表明了现在是谁在掌控一切。
    2. There's some serious problems with the way the state's leadership has been running the show.
       国家领导班子的治国方式存在一些严重的问题。
25. PHRASE 大出风头;抢尽镜头
    If you say that someone steals the show, you mean that they get a lot of attention or praise because they perform better than anyone else in a show or other event.
    1. It was Chinese women who stole the show on the first day of competition...
       比赛的第一天中国女队表现抢眼。
    2. Brad Pitt steals the show as the young man doomed by his zest for life.
       布拉德·皮特扮演一名因对生命怀有极大热情而注定在劫难逃的年轻人，抢尽了镜头。
26. to show someone the door → see: door

1. Research shows that a high-fibre diet may protect you from bowel cancer
   研究表明高纤维饮食可预防肠癌。
2. He was arrested at his home in Southampton after a breath test showed he had drunk more than twice the legal limit for driving
   呼吸测醉检测显示其饮酒量是法定驾车饮酒限量的两倍多，他随即在南安普顿的家中被捕。
3. These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment
   这些数据表明失业人数增加了100多万。
4. It was only later that the drug was shown to be addictive
   直到后来才证明该药是会成瘾的。
5. You'll be given regular blood tests to show whether you have been infected.
   你将接受定期的血液检查以确定你是否已被感染。
6. Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system
   图表4.1所示为呼吸系统。
7. Much of the film shows the painter simply going about his task
   这部电影大部分都在描述那位画家如何完全沉溺于自己的工作。
8. Our photograph shows how the plants will turn out.
   我们的照片展示了植物的生长状况。
9. Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager
   将这篇文章剪下来，拿给你的银行经理看。
10. He showed me the flat he shares with Esther
    他带我看了他和埃丝特合住的公寓。
11. I showed them where the gun was
    我指给他们看枪在哪里。
12. Let me show you to my study
    我带你去我的书房。
13. Claire showed us how to make a chocolate roulade
    克莱尔给我们示范了如何做巧克力卷。
14. He showed his teeth in a humourless grin
    他一本正经地咧嘴笑了笑。
15. Elsie has had enough time to show her gratitude
    埃尔茜有足够的时间来表达她的感激之情。
16. The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail
    这个故事显示了作者较强的叙事能力和对细节的观察入微。
17. Miners gathered in the centre of Bucharest in a show of support for the government
    矿工们聚集在布加勒斯特市中心以表示对政府的支持。
18. The change in government is more for show than for real
    政府的转变更多的是装装样子，而不是真的。
19. It is the only one of the three companies expected to show a profit for the quarter
    那是3个公司中唯一一家预计会在本季度盈利的公司。
20. There was always a chance he wouldn't show.
    他总是有可能不出现。
21. I had my own TV show
    我有自己的电视节目。
22. How about going shopping and seeing a show in London?
    去伦敦购物再看场演出怎么样？
23. The BBC World Service Television news showed the same film clip
    英国广播公司对外电视频道的新闻节目播放了同样的电影剪辑片段。
24. The venue for the show is Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre Hall
    展览地点在伯明翰国家展览中心大厅。
25. Parliamentary leaders agreed to take all such decisions by a show of hands
    议会领导人同意所有这样的决定都要举手表决。
26. She shook her fist. 'I'll show you,' she said
    她挥了挥拳头，“我要让你看看，”她说。
27. This just goes to show that getting good grades in school doesn't mean you're clever
    这恰恰证明了在学校得高分并不意味着聪明。
28. They made it clear who is now running the show
    他们清楚地表明了现在是谁在掌控一切。
29. It was Chinese women who stole the show on the first day of competition
    比赛的第一天中国女队表现抢眼。

  appear arise emerge loom show【导航词义：出现】

  appear v. 出现，亮相

〔辨析〕强调进入视野为人所见，也指公开露面为公众所看见。

  arise v. 出现

〔辨析〕多指问题、困境等出现。

  emerge v. 出现，显露

〔辨析〕指从某个掩蔽处出现或摆脱遮挡物而被看见，强调缓缓出现的过程，常后接介词 from。

  loom v. 隐约出现

〔辨析〕尤指轮廓不清、令人惊恐地隐现。

  show v. 显现，显出

〔辨析〕语气较强，强调明显地表现出来。

  demonstrate display show【导航词义：显示，展现】

  demonstrate v. 演示，展示，表露出

〔辨析〕指演示如何做某事或某事的工作原理；也可指表露出某种感情、能力或素质，作此义解时常可与 display 换用。

  display v. 展示，显示

〔辨析〕常指将某物摆放在显眼之处；也指显露某种感情、态度或特质。

  show v. 给…看，出示；演示

〔辨析〕指有意或无意地把东西给别人看，也指通过示范教某人做某事。

  exhibition expo fair show【导航词义：展览】

  exhibition n. 〈尤英〉展览，展览会

〔辨析〕通常指较正规的艺术品展览会。

  expo n. 〈非正式〉博览会，展览会

〔辨析〕exposition 的缩写词，多指大型展览会或国际博览会。

  fair n. 展览会，交易会

〔辨析〕侧重指为促销商品而举办的展览会或商品交易会。

  show n. 展览

〔辨析〕指艺术品、农产品、工业品等供参观的公开展览。

show sb around/round (sth)

1. 领（某人）参观；带（某人）巡视
   to be a guide for sb when they visit a place for the first time to show them what is interesting

show off

1. 炫耀自己；卖弄自己
   to try to impress others by talking about your abilities, possessions, etc.

show sb/sth↔off

1. 炫耀；卖弄；显示
   to show people sb/sth that you are proud of
2. 使显得漂亮；使夺目；衬托
   to make sb look attractive, by showing their best features
   1. She showed the technique to her students.
      她向学生演示了那个技巧。
   2. She showed her students the technique.
      她向学生演示了那个技巧。
   3. Can you show me how to do it?
      你能教我怎么做吗？

show through

show through sth

1. （从某物）透出；（从某事）显露
   to be able to be seen behind or under sth else

show up

1. 如约赶到；出现；露面
   to arrive where you have arranged to meet sb or do sth

show up

show sth↔up

1. （使）看得见，变得明显，显现出来
   to become visible; to make sth become visible
   1. Fear showed in his eyes.
      他眼里显出了害怕的神色。
   2. She tried not to let her disappointment show.
      她极力掩饰自己的失望情绪。
   3. She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious) .
      她年近四十，一望便知。
   4. Her expression showed her disappointment.
      从她的表情可以看出她很失望。
   5. James began to show signs of impatience.
      詹姆斯开始显得不耐烦。
   6. She tried not to show how disappointed she was.
      她极力掩饰她是多么失望。

show sb↔up

1. （因举止不妥而）使人难堪，使人尴尬，使人丢脸
   to make sb feel embarrassed by behaving badly
   1. She had a warm woollen hat on that left only her eyes and nose showing.
      她戴了一顶保暖呢帽，只露出眼睛和鼻子。
   2. Their new white carpet showed every mark.
      他们新铺的白地毯有一点脏都看得见。
2. （做得比别人好而）使人难堪，使人尴尬，使人丢脸
   to make sb feel embarrassed by doing sth better than them

v.

it goes to show

• 证明；表明
  used to say that sth proves sth
  1. It just goes to show what you can do when you really try.
     这就表明，一个人只要真下功夫，就能做成什么事情。

show sb the door

• 要某人离开；下逐客令
  to ask sb to leave, because they are no longer welcome

show your face

• 露面；公开见人
  to appear among your friends or in public
  1. She stayed at home, afraid to show her face.
     她待在家里，不敢露面。

show your hand/cards

• 摊牌；让对手摸着底细；公开自己的意图
  to make your plans or intentions known

show sb who's boss

• 让某人知道谁说了算
  to make it clear to sb that you have more power and authority than they have

show the way

• 示范
  to do sth first so that other people can follow

show willing

• 表示愿意；有乐于…的意思
  to show that you are ready to help, work hard, etc. if necessary

(have) something, nothing, etc. to show for sth

• 在…方面有（或没有等）成绩；在…方面有（或没有等）结果
  (to have) something, nothing, etc. as a result of sth
  1. All those years of hard work, and nothing to show for it!
     苦干这么多年，却毫无成绩可言！

fly/show/wave the flag

• 表示并号召拥护自己的国家（或某组织、某思想）
  to show your support for your country, an organization or an idea to encourage or persuade others to do the same

go through your paces

show your paces

• 展示自己的能力
  to perform a particular activity in order to show other people what you are capable of doing

show sb/know/learn the ropes

• 向某人演示 / 知道 / 学会如何做某事
  to show sb/know/learn how a particular job should be done

n.

for show

• 供展览的；装门面的；中看不中用的
  intended to be seen but not used
  1. These items are just for show─they're not for sale.
     这些物品仅供展览——不卖。

get the show on the road

• 开始；出发
  to start an activity or a journey
  1. Let's get this show on the road!
     咱们这就开始吧！

(jolly) good show!

• （喝彩）好，真棒
  used to show you like sth or to say that sb has done sth well

a show of hands

• 举手表决
  a group of people each raising a hand to vote for or against sth

steal the show

• 吸引更多的注意；抢风头
  to attract more attention and praise than other people in a particular situation
  1. As always, the children stole the show.
     和往常一样，最引人注意的是孩子们。

noun

1. the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
   1. a remarkable show of skill

2. pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
   1. they try to keep up appearances
   2. that ceremony is just for show

   Synonym:    appearance

3. a social event involving a public performance or entertainment
   1. they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway

4. something intended to communicate a particular impression
   1. made a display of strength
   2. a show of impatience
   3. a good show of looking interested

   Synonym:    display

verb

1. establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
   1. The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound
   2. The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture

   Synonym:    provedemonstrateestablishshew

2. indicate a certain reading
   1. The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero
   2. The gauge read `empty'

   Synonym:    readregisterrecord

3. give evidence of, as of records
   1. The diary shows his distress that evening

4. indicate a place, direction, person, or thing
   1. I showed the customer the glove section
   2. He pointed to the empty parking space
   3. he indicated his opponents

   Synonym:    indicatepointdesignate

5. give expression to
   1. She showed her disappointment

   Synonym:    expressevince

6. provide evidence for
   1. The blood test showed that he was the father
   2. Her behavior testified to her incompetence

   Synonym:    testifybear witnessproveevidence

7. finish third or better in a horse or dog race
   1. he bet $2 on number six to show

8. show in, or as in, a picture
   1. This scene depicts country life
   2. the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting

   Synonym:    picturedepictrender

9. take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
   1. The usher showed us to our seats

   Synonym:    usher

10. make visible or noticeable
    1. She showed her talent for cooking
    2. Show me your etchings, please

11. be or become visible or noticeable
    1. His good upbringing really shows
    2. The dirty side will show

    Synonym:    show up

12. give an exhibition of to an interested audience
    1. She shows her dogs frequently
    2. We will demo the new software in Washington

    Synonym:    demoexhibitpresentdemonstrate