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show1 /ʃəʊ $ ʃoʊ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense showed, past participle shown /ʃəʊn $ ʃoʊn/)  1  let SB see 向某人出示 [transitive]SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to let someone see something 给…看，出示show somebody something The children proudly showed me their presents. 孩子们自豪地给我看他们的礼物。show something to somebody Show your ticket to the woman at the entrance. 向入口处的那位女士出示你的门票。 The man grinned, showing bad teeth. 那男人咧着嘴笑，露出一口坏牙。2  prove STH 证明某事 [transitive]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 〔提供事实、信息〕证明，表明 Figures showed a 9% rise in inflation. 数据显示通货膨胀上升了9%。 Gary has shown his faith in the club’s future by agreeing to stay on. 加里同意留下，表明了他对这家俱乐部的未来有信心。show (that) Mike needed a copy of the will to show that the books had been left to him. 迈克需要拿到那份遗嘱的副本来证明那些书是留给他的。show somebody (that) We have shown our critics that we can succeed. 我们已经向批评者证明，我们是能够成功的。show how This document shows how to oppose bad decisions about new housing. 这份文件说明如何抵制有关新住房的不当决定。show what She just wants a chance to show what she can do. 她就想有一个机会来展示自己的能力。show somebody/something to be something Charles showed himself to be a fine leader. 查尔斯证明自己是一位出色的领导。be shown to be/do something The campaign has been shown to be a waste of money. 这次宣传活动结果证明是在浪费钱财。 The new treatment has been shown to reduce the number of deaths. 这种新疗法被证明可以减少死亡人数。studies/evidence/research etc shows Several studies have shown that aggressive toys lead to bad behaviour. 多项研究表明，有攻击性的玩具会导致不良行为。 The Polish economy began to show signs of recovery. 波兰的经济开始出现复苏的迹象。 It just goes to show (=proves) how much people judge each other on how they look. 这恰恰证明人们相互之间经常就是以貌取人。 RegisterIn written English, people often prefer to use indicate, which sounds more formal than show: 在书面英语中,人们往往会使用indicate,因其显得比show更正式The latest statistics indicate that the country is falling deeper into recession. 最新统计显示,该国的经济正陷入更深的衰退。In scientific contexts, they often prefer prove or demonstrate, which sound more definite: 在科技语境中,人们往往会使用prove或demonstrate,显得更为确定This research demonstrates the need to treat cancer early. 这项研究表明,癌症需要尽早治疗。3  feelings/attitudes/qualities 感情/态度/品德 [transitive]SHOW A FEELING OR ATTITUDE to let your feelings, attitudes, or personal qualities be clearly seen 表现出，流露出 OPP hide Think positively and show some determination. 要往好的方面想，拿出决心来。 She had learned not to show her emotions. 她早就学会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. 那是一个人强忍着疼痛不愿表露出来时发出的声音。 Mary showed great interest in the children. 玛丽对这些小孩子表示出极大的兴趣。4  explain with actions 以行动来解释EXPLAIN [transitive] to explain to someone how to do something, by doing it yourself or using actions to help them learn 〔通过演示〕解释，说明show somebody how Show me how the gun works. 教教我这枪怎么用。show somebody how to do something Maureen showed Peter how to feed the young animals. 莫琳给彼得示范怎样喂这些小动物。show somebody something Can you show Lucy the way to slice onions? 你来教露西切洋葱片好吗？► see thesaurus at explain5  picture/map etc 图片/地图等SHOW/BE A SIGN OF [transitive] if a picture, map etc shows something, you can see it on the picture, map etc 显示，标示，标明 I want a photograph that shows his face. 我要一张能够看清他的脸的照片。 The map shows the main rivers of the region. 这张地图上标示出了该地区的主要河流。6  guide SB 为某人引路 [transitive]SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to go with someone and guide them to a place 带领，引领show somebody to/into something Can you show Mrs Davies to the bathroom? 你能带戴维斯太太去卫生间吗？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. 来吧，我给你带路。► see thesaurus at lead7  point at STH 指向某物 [transitive]SHOW/LET somebody SEE something to let someone see where a place or thing is, especially by pointing to it 指向，指给…看show somebody where Can you show me exactly where he fell? 你指给我看他掉下去的确切位置好吗？8  film/television 电影/电视 [intransitive, transitive]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. 这部电影昨晚在电视里播放了。 The match was shown live (=could be seen on television while it was being played). 这场比赛是现场直播的。 It’s now showing at cinemas across London. 现在全伦敦的电影院都在放映这部电影。 → showing(1)9  be easy to see 容易看见 [intransitive]OBVIOUS if something shows, it is easy to see 被看见，被显露 His happiness showed in his face. 他喜形于色。 Her scar doesn’t show, because her hair covers it. 她的疤看不见，被头发遮住了。 Stephen was worried, and it showed. 看得出斯蒂芬很担心。10  dirt/mark 灰尘/污点 [transitive]CLEAR/EASY TO SEE if material shows the dirt or a mark, it is easy to see the dirt or mark on it 容易显出〔污迹〕 Light-coloured clothes tend to show the dirt. 淡颜色的衣服容易显脏。11  increase/decrease 增加/减少 [transitive]PROFIT to have an increase or decrease in something, or a profit or loss 显示，表明 〔增加或减少，赢利或亏损〕 The price of players is the reason why many football clubs show big losses on their balance sheets. 球员的身价是许多足球俱乐部的资产负债表上显示大笔亏损的原因。 Recent elections have shown significant gains by right-wing groups. 最近的选举表明右翼团体的得票数量大幅增加。12  art/pictures 艺术/图画 [transitive]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画廊展出。 The Whitney Museum was the first to show Mapplethorpe’s photographs. 惠特尼美术馆最早展出马普尔索普的摄影作品。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 我要证明给他/他们等看14  have something to show for something SUCCEED IN DOING somethingto have something as a result of what you have been doing 在某个方面的努力取得某种成果 If he fails, he’ll have nothing to show for his time at school. 如果他考试通不过，他在学校里就是一无所成。 She had plenty of money to show for all her work. 她辛辛苦苦赚了很多钱。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，现身 She never shows her face around here. 她从来不在这里露面。16  show your hand INTENDto make your true power or intentions clear, especially after you have been keeping them secret 〔尤指保密一段时间后〕显露实力；表明意图，摊牌 There were so many rumours that the company was forced to show its hand. 谣言满天飞，该公司被迫讲明意图了。17  animal 动物 [transitive]DS to put an animal into a competition with other animals 安排〔动物〕参加比赛 Do you plan to show your dogs? 你打算让你的狗去参加比赛吗？18  arrive 抵达 [intransitive] (also show up) informal especially American EnglishARRIVE to arrive at the place where someone is waiting for you 到场，出席，露面 SYN turn up I went to meet Hank, but he never showed. 我去接汉克，可是他根本没有出现。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 使人们对某人有好/不好等的评价等 During an interview, you need to show yourself in the best possible light. 面试的过程中，你得表现出自己最好的一面。20. show somebody the door LEAVE A PLACEto make it clear that someone is not welcome and should leave 撵某人出去，对某人下逐客令21  show (somebody) who’s boss informalCONTROL to prove to someone who is threatening your authority that you are more powerful than they are 让某人明白该听谁的，要某人服从指挥 You’ve got to show your dog who’s boss. When you say ‘Sit!’, he should sit. 你一定要让你的狗学会服从。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 〔带头做新的事〕；作出榜样23  show willing British English to make it clear that you are willing to do something 表示愿意，显示愿意 He hasn’t done any cooking yet, but at least he’s shown willing. 他还没有下过厨，但至少表示愿意做。24. show a leg! British English spokenWAKE UP/GET UP used to tell someone to get out of bed 起床！25. show (somebody) a clean pair of heels British English old-fashioned informalESCAPE to run away very fast 迅速逃脱，逃之夭夭26. show me the money American English 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 把钱拿出来呀〔用于叫某人不要光说会给钱〕 THESAURUSlet someone see 让某人看见show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them 给…看,出示Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building. 每个人都必须在大楼入口处出示身份证件。nStephanie showed us her engagement ring.flash to show something to someone very quickly 亮出,很快地出示；闪现出‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us. “我们是警察。”他说着亮出证件给我们看。Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror. 米兰达看着镜子,眼中闪现出惊讶之色。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 让某人看一看If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it. 如果伤口没有马上见好,就应该让医生给看一看。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 显露,显示〔情感或内心思想〕Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings. 苏济立刻把眼睛转向别处,以免泄露自己的真实情感。He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake. 他打开箱盖,里面露出一条小蛇。expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before 使暴露,使显露The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand. 潮水已经退去,露出了一片片宽广的沙滩。The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth. 那熊张开嘴,露出两排尖利的牙齿。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 〔通过演示〕解释,说明Laurie’s been showing me how to snowboard. 劳里教我们如何使用滑雪板。Can I show you how the oven works? 我来教你这烤箱怎么用,好吗？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. 会有一名合格的培训员演示如何正确使用这些机器。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 指导/指引某人完成某事〔尤指困难或复杂的事〕The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business. 本书指导你一步一步创业。nA stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares. PHRASAL VERBS27 show somebody around (something) (also show somebody round (something) British English) phrasal verb SHOW/LET somebody SEE somethingto go around a place with someone when they first arrive there, to show them what is interesting, useful etc 带〔某人〕四处看看（某地），带〔某人〕参观（某地） Harrison showed her around the house. 哈里森带她在房子里转了转。28 show off phrasal verb a) SHOW OFFto try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval 炫耀，卖弄，表现自己〔含贬义〕 → show-off He couldn’t resist showing off on the tennis court. 他忍不住要在网球场上表现一番。b) show something ↔ offSHOW OFF to show something to a lot of people because you are very proud of it 夸耀某物，炫耀某物 a picture of the restaurant’s owners showing off their award 餐馆老板炫耀奖品的一张照片c) show something ↔ offSUIT/LOOK GOOD TOGETHER if one thing shows off something else, it makes the other thing look especially attractive 使某物显得漂亮，衬托某物 SYN complement The white dress showed off her dark skin beautifully. 白色的裙子把她黝黑的皮肤衬托得很漂亮。29 show somebody over something phrasal verb especially British English SHOW/LET somebody SEE somethingto guide someone through an interesting building or a house that is for sale 带领…参观〔有趣的建筑物或待售的房子〕 Ingrid has a job showing visitors over the castle. 英格丽德的工作是带游客参观这座城堡。30 show up phrasal verb a) informalARRIVEGO TO/ATTEND to arrive, especially at the place where someone is waiting for you 到达〔尤指有人在等候之处〕 SYN turn up Seth showed up, apologising for being late. 塞思到了，道歉说来晚了。 We had 200 people show up for our seminar. 我们的研讨会来了200人。b) show something ↔ upNOTICE to make it possible to see or notice something that was not clear before 使〔某物〕显现出来 The sunlight showed up the marks on the window. 太阳光把窗户上的污点显了出来。c) CLEAR/EASY TO SEENOTICEto be easy to see or notice 显露，显现出来 Use a light colour which will show up on a dark background. 使用浅颜色，这样在深色背景上会比较明显。d) show somebody ↔ upEMBARRASSED to make someone feel embarrassed by behaving in a stupid or unacceptable way when you are with them 〔因举止失当〕使某人难堪[丢脸，尴尬] SYN embarrass She says I showed her up in front of her friends when they came to the house. 她说，她朋友来家里时，我让她在他们面前丢脸了。→ See Verb table

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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 [countable]PERFORM a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokes 娱乐表演，演出〔尤包括唱歌、舞蹈或讲笑话〕 I enjoyed the show immensely. 我非常喜欢这场演出。 The show starts at 7:30 pm. 演出晚上7点30分开始。 They’ve come to town to see a Broadway show. 他们到城里来看一场百老汇演出。 Perry was the star of the show. 佩里是这台演出的明星。 → floor show, roadshow2  tv/radio 电视/广播TELEVISION/RADIO [countable] a programme on television or on the radio 〔电视或广播的〕节目 The senator appeared on the CBS show ‘Face the Nation’. 这位参议员在哥伦比亚广播公司的《面对全国》节目中露面。 a new television quiz show 新的智力问答电视节目 → chat show, game show, talk show► see thesaurus at programme3  collection of things to see 供参观的收藏品 [countable]COMPETITION an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them 展览（会） the Paris Boat Show 巴黎船展 a fashion show for charity 慈善时装表演 Kelly has a show of her latest work opening shortly. 凯莉最新作品的展览即将开幕。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. 马蒂斯的画作正在纽约美术馆展出。 The designer clothes will go on show in Chicago next month. 这些名师设计的服装将于下月在芝加哥展出。 Local antiques will be put on show in a new building especially built for the collection. 当地的古玩将在专为这批收藏品而建造的一幢新大楼里展出。5  a show of something SHOW A FEELING OR ATTITUDEan occasion when someone deliberately shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality 某种情感 [态度，品质]的表现 I felt I should make a show of dignity. 我觉得我应该表现出尊严来。 The award will be seen as a show of support. 这个奖将被视为支持的表示。show of strength/force a strong and determined show of force by the police 警方坚决有力的一次力量展示6  pretended act 假装的行为 [singular, uncountable]PRETEND when you pretend to do or feel something 假装，假象 SYN pretenceshow of a show of gratitude 假装感激的样子 Susan put on a show of regret all day. 苏珊一整天都装出遗憾的样子。 The waiter made a show of wiping the table. 这名侍者装作在擦桌子。7  for show with the purpose of looking attractive or impressive rather than being useful 作摆设，装样子 He does actually play his guitar – it’s not just for show. 他是真弹吉他，不是装样子。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 displayshow of a glorious show of colour in the rose garden 玫瑰园里色彩斑斓的美丽景象 Maple trees put on their best show in the autumn. 到了秋天，枫树便呈现出最绚丽的色彩。9  competition 竞赛 [countable] a competition between similar things or animals to choose the best 〔同类事物或动物进行比赛的〕展评（会） The dog show was being held in the Agricultural Hall. 狗展正在农展馆举行。10  event/situation 事件/情况 [singular] informalSITUATION something which is being done or organized 事情，活动 We need to find someone to run the show (=be in charge). 我们需要找个人来负责这个活动。11  put up a good/poor etc show informalSUCCESSFULFAIL to perform, play etc well or badly 表现得好/差等 Our team put up a pretty good show, but we lost in the end. 我们队表现得很不错，不过最后还是输了。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 我们开始干吧；我们出发吧13. (jolly) good show British English old-fashioned spokenAPPROVE used to express your approval of something 干得好，真棒，真不错 → steal the show at steal1(4) COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: a programme on television or on the radio 〔电视或广播的〕节目ADJECTIVES/NOUN + showlive (=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening) 现场直播的,实况转播的Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium. 今晚的节目是从温布利球场现场直播的。a TV/television/radio show 电视/广播节目What’s your favourite TV show? 你最爱看什么电视节目？a quiz show (=in which people try to answer questions correctly) 问答节目It’s the BBC’s most popular quiz show. 这是英国广播公司最受欢迎的问答节目。a game show (=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes) 〔可以赢取奖品的〕游戏节目nIt’s been a popular game show for years.a chat show British English, a talk show American English (=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves) 访谈节目nShe was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.a family show (=one that is suitable for families and children to watch) 家庭节目nIt’s a real family show, with something for everyone.na news show especially American English:the morning news showverbsappear on/take part in a show (=to be a guest on a show) 参加节目They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show. 他们在试图说服丹尼尔·拉德克利夫参加节目。host a show (also present a show British English) (=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests) 主持节目He presents his own chat show on ITV. 他在英国独立电视台主持自己的访谈节目。watch a show 观看节目People of all ages watch the show. 老老少少都看这个节目。nphrasesthe star of the showVery quickly, Williams became the star of the show.

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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 Dictionaryshowshow /ʃəʊʃoʊ/ noun [countable] 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 showOrigin show1 Old English sceawian “to look, look at, see”

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show¹ S1 W1 /ʃəʊ $ ʃoʊ/ verb (past tense showed, past participle shown /ʃəʊn $ ʃoʊn/)1.  LET SOMEBODY SEE  [transitive] to let someone see something
    show somebody something
    The children proudly showed me their presents.
    show something to somebody
    Show your ticket to the woman at the entrance.
    The man grinned, showing bad teeth.
2.  PROVE SOMETHING  [transitive] to provide facts or information that make it clear that something is true, that something exists, or that something has happened:
    Figures showed a 9% rise in inflation.
    Gary has shown his faith in the club’s future by agreeing to stay on.
    show (that)
    Mike needed a copy of the will to show that the books had been left to him.
    show somebody (that)
    We have shown our critics that we can succeed.
    show how
    This document shows how to oppose bad decisions about new housing.
    show what
    She just wants a chance to show what she can do.
    show somebody/something to be something
    Charles showed himself to be a fine leader.
    be shown to be/do something
    The campaign has been shown to be a waste of money.
    The new treatment has been shown to reduce the number of deaths.
    studies/evidence/research etc shows
    Several studies have shown that aggressive toys lead to bad behaviour.
    The Polish economy began to show signs of recovery.
    It just goes to show (=proves) how much people judge each other on how they look.
  REGISTER
    In written English, people often prefer to use indicate, which sounds more formal than show:
   ▪ The latest statistics indicate that the country is falling deeper into recession.
    In scientific contexts, they often prefer prove or demonstrate, which sound more definite:
   ▪ This research demonstrates the need to treat cancer early.
3.  FEELINGS/ATTITUDES/QUALITIES  [transitive] to let your feelings, attitudes, or personal qualities be clearly seen
   OPP  hide:
    Think positively and show some determination.
    She had learned not to show her emotions.
    It was the sound a man might make when in pain but trying not to show it.
    Mary showed great interest in the children.
4.  EXPLAIN WITH ACTIONS  [transitive] to explain to someone how to do something, by doing it yourself or using actions to help them learn
    show somebody how
    Show me how the gun works.
    show somebody how to do something
    Maureen showed Peter how to feed the young animals.
    show somebody something
    Can you show Lucy the way to slice onions?
5.  PICTURE/MAP ETC  [transitive] if a picture, map etc shows something, you can see it on the picture, map etc:
    I want a photograph that shows his face.
    The map shows the main rivers of the region.
6.  GUIDE SOMEBODY  [transitive] to go with someone and guide them to a place
    show somebody to/into something
    Can you show Mrs Davies to the bathroom?
    show somebody out/in
    I can show myself out (=out of the office or house).
    show somebody something
    Come on, I’ll show you the way.
7.  POINT AT SOMETHING  [transitive] to let someone see where a place or thing is, especially by pointing to it
    show somebody where
    Can you show me exactly where he fell?
8.  FILM/TELEVISION  [intransitive and transitive] to make a film or television programme available on a screen for people to see, or to be on a screen:
    The film was shown on television last night.
    The match was shown live (=could be seen on television while it was being played).
    It’s now showing at cinemas across London. ⇨ showing(1)
9.  BE EASY TO SEE  [intransitive] if something shows, it is easy to see:
    His happiness showed in his face.
    Her scar doesn’t show, because her hair covers it.
    Stephen was worried, and it showed.
10.  DIRT/MARK  [transitive] if material shows the dirt or a mark, it is easy to see the dirt or mark on it:
    Light-coloured clothes tend to show the dirt.
11.  INCREASE/DECREASE  [transitive] to have an increase or decrease in something, or a profit or loss:
    The price of players is the reason why many football clubs show big losses on their balance sheets.
    Recent elections have shown significant gains by right-wing groups.
12.  ART/PICTURES  [transitive] to put a group of paintings or other works of art in one place so that people can come and see them
   SYN  exhibit:
    Her recent sculptures are being shown at the Hayward Gallery.
    The Whitney Museum was the first to show Mapplethorpe’s photographs.
13. I’ll show him/them etc spoken used to say that you will prove to someone that you are better, more effective etc than they think you are
14. have something to show for something to have something as a result of what you have been doing:
    If he fails, he’ll have nothing to show for his time at school.
    She had plenty of money to show for all her work.
15. show your face if 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:
    She never shows her face around here.
16. show your hand to make your true power or intentions clear, especially after you have been keeping them secret:
    There were so many rumours that the company was forced to show its hand.
17.  ANIMAL  [transitive] to put an animal into a competition with other animals:
    Do you plan to show your dogs?
18.  ARRIVE  [intransitive] (also show up) informal especially American English to arrive at the place where someone is waiting for you
   SYN  turn up:
    I went to meet Hank, but he never showed.
19. show somebody in a good/bad etc light if an action shows you in a good or bad light, it makes people have a good or bad opinion of you:
    During an interview, you need to show yourself in the best possible light.
20. show somebody the door to make it clear that someone is not welcome and should leave
21. show (somebody) who’s boss informal to prove to someone who is threatening your authority that you are more powerful than they are:
    You’ve got to show your dog who’s boss. When you say ‘Sit__’, he should sit.
22. show the way if you show the way for other people, you do something new that others then try to copy
23. show willing British English to make it clear that you are willing to do something:
    He hasn’t done any cooking yet, but at least he’s shown willing.
24. show a leg__ British English spoken used to tell someone to get out of bed
25. show (somebody) a clean pair of heels British English old-fashioned informal to run away very fast
26. show me the money American English 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
     

THESAURUS

■ let someone see
   ▪ show to let someone see something, especially by holding it out in front of them: Everyone has to show their identity cards at the entrance to the building. | Stephanie showed us her engagement ring.
   ▪ flash to show something to someone very quickly: ‘We’re police’, he said, flashing his card at us. | Miranda flashed a surprised look into the mirror.
   ▪ 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: If the wound doesn’t get better soon, you should let the doctor take a look at it. | Mike’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: Suzy looked away quickly in order not to reveal her true feelings. | He lifted the lid of the box to reveal a small snake.
   ▪ expose especially written to let someone see something that could not be seen before: The receding tide had exposed huge expanses of sand. | The bear opened its mouth, exposing rows of sharp teeth.
■ show someone how to do something
   ▪ show to explain to someone how to do something or how something works, especially by doing it yourself: Laurie’s been showing me how to snowboard. | Can I show you how the oven works?
   ▪ demonstrate to show how to do something or how something works – especially to a group of people: A qualified instructor will demonstrate how to use the machines properly. | There’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: The book guides you through the different stages of starting your own business. | A stockbroker will take you through the minefield of stocks and shares.
show somebody around (something) (also show somebody round (something) British English) phrasal verb
  to go around a place with someone when they first arrive there, to show them what is interesting, useful etc:
    Harrison showed her around the house.
     
show off phrasal verb
  1. to try to make people admire your abilities, achievements, or possessions – used to show disapproval ⇨ show-off:
    He couldn’t resist showing off on the tennis court.
  2. show something ↔ off to show something to a lot of people because you are very proud of it:
    a picture of the restaurant’s owners showing off their award
  3. show something ↔ off if one thing shows off something else, it makes the other thing look especially attractive
   SYN  complement:
    The white dress showed off her dark skin beautifully.
show somebody over something phrasal verb especially British English
  to guide someone through an interesting building or a house that is for sale:
    Ingrid has a job showing visitors over the castle.
show up phrasal verb
  1. informal to arrive, especially at the place where someone is waiting for you
   SYN  turn up:
    Seth showed up, apologising for being late.
    We had 200 people show up for our seminar.
  2. show something ↔ up to make it possible to see or notice something that was not clear before:
    The sunlight showed up the marks on the window.
  3. to be easy to see or notice:
    Use a light colour which will show up on a dark background.
  4. show somebody ↔ up to make someone feel embarrassed by behaving in a stupid or unacceptable way when you are with them
   SYN  embarrass:
    She says I showed her up in front of her friends when they came to the house.

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show² S1 W1 noun
1.  PERFORMANCE  [countable] a performance for the public, especially one that includes singing, dancing, or jokes:
    I enjoyed the show immensely.
    The show starts at 7:30 pm.
    They’ve come to town to see a Broadway show.
    Perry was the star of the show. ⇨ floor show, roadshow
2.  TV/RADIO  [countable] a programme on television or on the radio:
    The senator appeared on the CBS show ‘Face the Nation’.
    a new television quiz show ⇨ chat show, game show, talk show
3.  COLLECTION OF THINGS TO SEE  [countable] an occasion when a lot of similar things are brought together in one place so that people can come and look at them:
    the Paris Boat Show
    a fashion show for charity
    Kelly has a show of her latest work opening shortly.
4. on show being shown to the public:
    Paintings by Matisse are on show at the New York Gallery.
    The designer clothes will go on show in Chicago next month.
    Local antiques will be put on show in a new building especially built for the collection.
5. a show of something an occasion when someone deliberately shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality:
    I felt I should make a show of dignity.
    The award will be seen as a show of support.
    show of strength/force
    a strong and determined show of force by the police
6.  PRETENDED ACT  [singular, uncountable] when you pretend to do or feel something
   SYN  pretence
    show of
    a show of gratitude
    Susan put on a show of regret all day.
    The waiter made a show of wiping the table.
7. for show with the purpose of looking attractive or impressive rather than being useful:
    He does actually play his guitar – it’s not just for show.
8.  COLOURFUL SCENE  [singular] an impressive scene, especially one that is very colourful
   SYN  display
    show of
    a glorious show of colour in the rose garden
    Maple trees put on their best show in the autumn.
9.  COMPETITION  [countable] a competition between similar things or animals to choose the best:
    The dog show was being held in the Agricultural Hall.
10.  EVENT/SITUATION  [singular] informal something which is being done or organized:
    We need to find someone to run the show (=be in charge).
11. put up a good/poor etc show informal to perform, play etc well or badly:
    Our team put up a pretty good show, but we lost in the end.
12. let’s get this show on the road spoken used to tell people it is time to start working or start a journey
13. (jolly) good show British English old-fashioned spoken used to express your approval of something
⇨ steal the show at steal¹(4)
     

COLLOCATIONS

(for Meaning 2)

■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + show
   ▪ live (=broadcast on TV or radio as it is happening) Tonight’s show is live from Wembley Stadium.
   ▪ a TV/television/radio show What’s your favourite TV show?
   ▪ a quiz show (=in which people try to answer questions correctly) It’s the BBC’s most popular quiz show.
   ▪ a game show (=in which people play games or answer questions to win prizes) It’s been a popular game show for years.
   ▪ a chat show British English, a talk show American English (=in which famous or interesting people talk to someone about themselves) She was on the chat show to publicize her new novel.
   ▪ a family show (=one that is suitable for families and children to watch) It’s a real family show, with something for everyone.
   ▪ a news show especially AmE: the morning news show
■ verbs
   ▪ appear on/take part in a show (=to be a guest on a show) They were trying to persuade Daniel Radcliffe to appear on the show.
   ▪ host a show (also present a show British English) (=to be the person who introduces the different parts of a show, or who talks to guests) He presents his own talk show on ITV.
   ▪ watch a show People of all ages watch the show.
■ phrases
   ▪ the star of the show Very quickly, Williams became the star of the show.