Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense shows, present participle showing, past tense showed, past participle shown
1. verb
If something showsthat a state of affairs exists, it gives information that proves it or makes it clear to people.
Research shows that a high-fibre diet may protect you from bowel cancer. [VERB that]
He was arrested at his home in Southampton after a breath test showed he had drunkmore than twice the legal limit for driving. [VERB that]
These figures show an increase of over one million in unemployment. [VERB noun]
New airline technology was shown to be improving fuel consumption. [beVERB-ed to-infinitive]
You'll be given regular blood tests to show whether you have been infected. [VERB wh]
Synonyms: indicate, demonstrate, prove, reveal More Synonyms of show
2. verb
If a picture, chart, film, or piece of writing shows something, it represents it or gives information about it.
Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system. [VERB noun]
...a coin showing Cleopatra. [VERB noun]
The cushions, shown left, measure 20 x 12 inches and cost $39.95. [VERB-ed]
Much of the film shows the painter simply going about his task. [VERB noun verb-ing]
Our photograph shows how the plants will turn out. [VERB wh]
3. verb
If you show someone something, you give it to them, take them to it, or point to it, so thatthey can see it or know what you are referring to.
Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager. [VERB noun + to]
He showed me the flat he shares with Esther. [VERB noun noun]
I showed them where the gun was. [VERB noun wh]
Show me which one you like and I'll buy it for you. [VERB noun wh]
4. verb
If you show someone to a room or seat, you lead them there.
Let me show you to my study. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
Milton was shown into the office. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
John will show you upstairs, Mr Penry. [VERB noun preposition/adverb]
I'll show you the way. [VERB noun noun]
Synonyms: guide, lead, conduct, accompany More Synonyms of show
5. verb
If you show someone how to do something, you do it yourself so that they can watch you and learn how to do it.
Claire showed us how to make a chocolate roulade. [VERB noun wh]
There are seasoned professionals who can teach you and show you what to do. [VERB noun wh]
Mother asked me to show you how the phones work. [VERB noun wh]
Dr. Reichert has shown us a new way to look at those behavior problems. [VERB noun noun]
Synonyms: demonstrate, describe, explain, teach More Synonyms of show
6. verb
If something shows or if you show it, it is visible or noticeable.
He showed his teeth in a humourless grin. [VERB noun]
His beard was just beginning to show signs of grey. [VERB noun]
Faint glimmers of daylight were showing through the treetops. [VERB]
I'd driven both ways down this road but my tracks didn't show. [VERB]
Synonyms: be visible, be seen, be obvious, be in view More Synonyms of show
7. verb
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.
Elsie has had enough time to show her gratitude. [VERB noun]
She showed no interest in her children. [VERB noun]
Ferguson was unhappy and it showed. [VERB]
You show me respect. [VERB noun noun]
Mr Clarke has shown himself to be resolutely opposed to compromise. [VERB pronoun-reflexive to-infinitive]
The baby was tugging at his coat to show that he wanted to be picked up. [VERB that]
Synonyms: express, display, reveal, indicate More Synonyms of show
8. verb
If something shows a quality or characteristic or if that quality or characteristic showsitself, it can be noticed or observed.
The story shows a strong narrative gift and a vivid eye for detail. [VERB noun]
The peace talks showed signs of progress yesterday. [VERB noun]
Her popularity clearly shows no sign of waning. [VERB noun]
How else did his hostility to women show itself? [VERB pronoun-reflexive]
9. countable noun [usu aNof n]
Ashowof a feeling or quality is an attempt by someone to make it clear that they have thatfeeling or quality.
Miners gathered in the city centre in a show of support for the government. [+ of]
A crowd of more than 10,000 has gathered in a show of strength.
She said goodbye to Hilda with a convincing show of affection.
Mr Morris was determined to put on a show of family unity.
10. uncountable noun
If you say that something is forshow, you mean that it has no real purpose and is done just to give a good impression.
The change in government is more for show than for real.
Synonyms: appearance, display, impression, pose More Synonyms of show
11. verb
If a company shows a profit or a loss, its accounts indicate that it has made a profit or a loss.
It is the only one of the three companies expected to show a profit for the quarter. [VERB noun]
Lonrho's mining and minerals businesses showed some improvement. [VERB noun]
12. verb
If a person you are expecting to meet does not show, they do not arrive at the place where you expect to meet them.
[mainly US]
There was always a chance he wouldn't show. [VERB]
Synonyms: turn up, come, appear, arrive More Synonyms of show
Show up means the same as show.
We waited until five o'clock, but he did not show up. [VERBPARTICLE]
He always shows up in a fancy car. [VERBPARTICLE]
If I don't show up for class this morning, I'll be kicked out. [VPfor/to n]
13. countable noun
A television or radio show is a programme on television or radio.
I had my own TV show.
This is the show in which the presenter visits the houses of the famous.
...a popular talk show on a Cuban radio station.
A daily one-hour news show can cost $250,000 to produce.
Synonyms: programme, broadcast, presentation, production More Synonyms of show
14. countable noun
A show in a theatre is an entertainment or concert, especially one that includes different items such as music, dancing, and comedy.
How about going shopping and seeing a show in London?
He has earned a reputation as the man who can close a show with a bad review.
The band are playing a handful of shows at smaller venues.
Synonyms: entertainment, performance, play, production More Synonyms of show
15. verb
If someone shows a film or television programme, it is broadcast or appears on television or in the cinema.
The BBC World Service Television news showed the same film clip. [VERB noun]
The drama will be shown on American TV next year. [VERB noun]
At its peak, the film showed in 93 theaters nationwide in its third weekend. [VERB]
Synonyms: broadcast, transmit, air, beam More Synonyms of show
showingWord forms: plural showingscountable noun
I gave him a private showing of the film. [+ of]
Synonyms: performance, demonstration, track record, show More Synonyms of show
Synonyms: display, staging, presentation, exhibition More Synonyms of show
16. countable noun [oft onNOUN]
A show is a public exhibition of things, such as works of art, fashionable clothes, or things that have been entered in a competition.
The venue for the show is the city's exhibition centre.
Gucci will be holding fashion shows to present their autumn collection.
Two complementary exhibitions are on show at the Africa Centre.
Today his picture goes on show at the National Portrait Gallery.
17. verb
To show things such as works of art means to put them in an exhibition where they can beseen by the public.
50 dealers will show oils, watercolours, drawings and prints from 1900 to 1992. [VERB noun]
...one of the city's better-known galleries, where he showed and sold his work. [VERB noun]
18. verb [VERB]
In a horse race, if a horse shows, it finishes first, second, or third.
[US]
19. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
A show home, house, or flat is one of a group of new homes. The building company decoratesit and puts furniture in it, and people who want to buy one of the homes come and look round it.
20.
See show of hands
21.
See have something to show for sth
22.
See I'll show you
23.
See it just goes to show
24.
See run the show
25.
See to steal the show
26. to show someone the door
27. to show your face
Phrasal verbs:
See show around
See show off
See show round
See show up
More Synonyms of show
show in British English
(ʃəʊ)
verbWord forms: shows, showing, showed, shown or showed
1.
to make, be, or become visible or noticeable
to show one's dislike
2. (transitive)
to present to view; exhibit
he showed me a picture
3. (transitive)
to indicate or explain; prove
to show that the earth moves round the sun
4. (transitive)
to exhibit or present (oneself or itself) in a specific character
to show oneself to be trustworthy
5. (tr; foll by how and an infinitive)
to instruct by demonstration
show me how to swim
6. (transitive)
to indicate or register
a barometer shows changes in the weather
7. (transitive)
to grant or bestow
to show favour to someone
8. (intransitive)
to appear
to show to advantage
9.
to exhibit, display, or offer (goods, etc) for sale
three artists were showing at the gallery
10. (transitive)
to allege, as in a legal document
to show cause
11.
to present (a play, film, etc) or (of a play, etc) to be presented, as at a theatre or cinema
12. (transitive)
to guide or escort
please show me to my room
13. show in
14. show out
15. (intransitive)
to win a place in a horse race, etc
16.
to give a performance of riding and handling (a horse) to display its best points
17. (intransitive) informal
to put in an appearance; arrive
noun
18.
a display or exhibition
19.
a public spectacle
20.
an ostentatious or pretentious display
21.
a theatrical or other entertainment
22.
a trace or indication
23. obstetrics
a discharge of blood at the onset of labour
24. US, Australian and New Zealand informal
a chance; opportunity (esp in the phrases give someone a show, he's got no show of winning, etc)
25.
a sporting event consisting of contests in which riders perform different exercises to show their skill and their horses' ability and breeding
26. slang, mainly British
a thing or affair (esp in the phrases good show, bad show, etc)
27. Australian and New Zealand mining
a slight indication of the presence of gold
28.
a display of farm animals, with associated competitions
29. for show
30. run the show
31. steal the show
32. stop the show
Word origin
Old English scēawian; related to Old High German scouwōn to look, Old Norse örskār careful, Greek thuoskoos seer
show in American English
(ʃoʊ)
verb transitiveWord forms: showed, shown or showed, ˈshowing
1.
to bring or put in sight or view; cause or allow to appear or be seen; make visible; exhibit; display
2.
a.
to enter (animals, flowers, etc.) in a competitive show
b.
to exhibit (paintings, sculpture, etc.), as in a gallery
3.
to guide; conduct
to show a guest to a room
4.
to direct to another's attention; point out
to show the sights to visitors
5.
to reveal, manifest, or make evident (an emotion, condition, quality, etc.) by behavior or outward sign
6.
to exhibit or manifest (oneself or itself) in a given character, condition, etc.
to show oneself to be reliable
7.
to open (a house, apartment, etc.) to prospective buyers or renters
8.
to make evident by logical procedure; explain or prove
to show that something is right
9.
to make clear by going through a procedure; demonstrate
to show how to tie a bowknot
10.
to register; indicate
a clock shows the time
11.
to grant or bestow (favor, kindness, mercy, etc.)
12. Law
to allege; plead
to show cause
verb intransitive
13.
to be or become seen or visible; appear
14.
a.
to be apparent or noticeable
a scratch that hardly shows
b.
to be visibly pregnant
five months pregnant and still not showing
15.
to have a given appearance; appear
to show to good effect
16. US
to finish third or better in a horse race or dog race
17. Informal
to come or arrive as expected; make an appearance
18. Theatre
to give a performance; appear
noun
19.
a showing, demonstration, or manifestation
a show of passion
20.
a display or appearance, specif. a colorful or striking one
21.
spectacular, pompous display; ostentation
22.
an indication of the presence of metal, coal, oil, etc. in the earth; trace
23.
something false or superficial; semblance; pretense
sorrow that was mere show
24.
a person or thing looked upon as peculiar, ridiculous, laughable, etc.; spectacle; sight
25.
a public display or exhibition, as of art, animals, flowers, automobiles, etc.
26.
a presentation of entertainment, as a theatrical production, TV program, film, etc.
27. US
third position at the finish of a horse race or dog race
28. Informal
any undertaking, matter, or affair
adjective
29.
of or having to do with a show (sense 25) show (sense 26), specif. a Broadway or Hollywood musical
a medley of show tunes
Idioms:
for show
good show!
put the show on the road
show in (or out)
show off
show up
stand a show
steal the show
SYNONYMY NOTE: show implies a putting or bringing something into view so that it can be seen or lookedat [show us the garden]; to display something is to spread it out so that it is shown to advantage [jewelry displayed on a sales counter]; exhibit implies prominent display, often for the purpose of attracting public attention orinspection [to exhibit products at a fair]; expose implies the laying open and displaying of something that has been covered or concealed[this bathing suit exposes the scar]; flaunt implies an ostentatious, impudent, or defiant display [to flaunt one's riches, vices, etc.]
Word origin
ME schewen < OE sceawian, akin to Ger schauen, to look at < IE base *(s)keu-, to notice, heed > L cavere, to beware, OE hieran, to hear
More idioms containing
show
show someone a clean pair of heels
show your hand
show your face
a dog and pony show
show someone who's boss
show someone the ropes
get the show on the road
keep the show on the road
run the show
steal the show
stop the show
show your teeth
Examples of 'show' in a sentence
show
Just let it show what it could do.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We are planning to put another couple of major shows into cinemas in the next few years.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But the attitude some people show to addiction is what we need to change.
The Sun (2011)
Prizes are linked to your favourite radio show.
The Sun (2013)
We might have something interesting to show next year.
The Sun (2014)
When you come home we will show you the model.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We needed to show more quality and guile.
The Sun (2014)
You are watching a film showing a group of people stranded in a snowstorm.
Austin, Valerie Self-Hypnosis (1994)
He came to a show and performed and was incredible.
The Sun (2010)
Respect comes as we show ourselves trustworthy and competent in the minor details as well.
Christianity Today (2000)
This show gives a full account of his career.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The challenge is to show they have enough of it to become serial winners.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
X-rays showed a seriously enlarged heart and lots of fluid on the lung.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We have some outstanding players who other clubs will show interest in.
The Sun (2013)
These findings show that the public share our concern as well.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Very few shows of any real freshness are hits.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Luck has links with a show flat.
The Sun (2006)
Sopranos in general had a good show.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The violence had been sparked by preliminary results showing a government majority.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The following company examples show how two firms approach this issue differently.
A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions
We played a show at the beginning of the summer.
The Sun (2014)
This is one of those shows in which it really pays to lean in and examine the paintings.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Bosses took action after one message named the studios where the first live shows will be filmed this weekend.
The Sun (2011)
We are not best placed to lecture other countries on how to run their affairs when we show such incompetence.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Word lists with
show
Types of entertainment
In other languages
show
British English: show /ʃəʊ/ NOUN
A show of a feeling is an attempt by someone to make it clear that they have that feeling.
Workers gathered in the city centre in a show of support for the government.
American English: show
Arabic: مَعْرِض
Brazilian Portuguese: demonstração
Chinese: 表示
Croatian: iskaz
Czech: projev citů apod.
Danish: demonstrering
Dutch: vertoon
European Spanish: espectáculo
Finnish: näytös
French: spectacle
German: Vorstellung Theater
Greek: έκφραση
Italian: manifestazione
Japanese: ショー
Korean: 표시
Norwegian: forestilling
Polish: widowisko
European Portuguese: demonstração
Romanian: demonstrație
Russian: показ
Latin American Spanish: espectáculo
Swedish: show
Thai: การแสดง
Turkish: gösteri eğlence
Ukrainian: показ
Vietnamese: buổi biểu diễn
British English: show /ʃəʊ/ VERB
prove If information or a fact shows that a situation exists, it proves it.
Research shows that women do upwards of 70% of housework.
American English: show
Arabic: يَعْرِض
Brazilian Portuguese: mostrar
Chinese: 展示
Croatian: pokazati
Czech: ukázat
Danish: vise
Dutch: tonen
European Spanish: mostrar
Finnish: näyttää
French: montrer
German: zeigen
Greek: δείχνω
Italian: dimostrare
Japanese: 見せる
Korean: 보여주다
Norwegian: (frem)vise
Polish: pokazać
European Portuguese: mostrar
Romanian: a demonstra
Russian: показывать
Latin American Spanish: mostrar
Swedish: visa
Thai: แสดง
Turkish: göstermek
Ukrainian: показувати
Vietnamese: cho thấy
British English: show /ʃəʊ/ VERB
let see If you show someone something, you let them see it.
She showed me her ring.
American English: show
Arabic: يَعْرُضُ
Brazilian Portuguese: mostrar
Chinese: 给…看
Croatian: pokazati
Czech: ukázat
Danish: vise
Dutch: tonen
European Spanish: enseñar
Finnish: näyttää
French: montrer
German: zeigen
Greek: δείχνω
Italian: mostrare
Japanese: ･･･を見せる
Korean: 보여주다
Norwegian: vise
Polish: pokazać
European Portuguese: mostrar
Romanian: a arăta
Russian: показатьчто-нибудь
Latin American Spanish: mostrar
Swedish: visa
Thai: แสดงให้เห็น อวด
Turkish: göstermek
Ukrainian: показувати
Vietnamese: cho thấy
British English: show /ʃəʊ/ VERB
teach If you show someone how to do something, you teach them how to do it.
She showed us how to make pasta.
American English: show
Arabic: يَعْرُضُ
Brazilian Portuguese: ensinar
Chinese: 演示
Croatian: naučiti
Czech: předvéstnaučit
Danish: vise
Dutch: demonstreren
European Spanish: enseñar
Finnish: näyttää
French: montrer à
German: zeigen
Greek: δείχνω
Italian: mostrare
Japanese: ･･･の方法を教える
Korean: 가르쳐주다
Norwegian: vise
Polish: pokazać
European Portuguese: demonstrar
Romanian: a explica
Russian: показатькак
Latin American Spanish: demostrar
Swedish: visa
Thai: สาธิต
Turkish: göstermek
Ukrainian: показувати
Vietnamese: chỉ dạy
All related terms of 'show'
no-show
If someone who is expected to go somewhere fails to go there, you can say that they are a no-show .
show in
to conduct a person into a room or building by opening the door for him or her
show up
If something shows up or if something shows it up , it can be clearly seen or noticed .
chat show
A chat show is a television or radio show in which people talk in a friendly , informal way about different topics .
dog show
a competitive event in which dogs are exhibited and judged by an established standard or set of ideals prescribed for each breed
drag show
a performance by drag artists
dumb show
a part of a play done in pantomime
for show
in order to attract attention
game show
Game shows are television programmes on which people play games in order to win prizes.
gang show
an amateur theatrical performance with a cast made up of youth members of Scouts and Guides
hit show
a successful and popular show on television or in the theatre
ice show
any entertainment performed by ice-skaters
peep show
a pictured scene or group of objects, as in a box , viewed through a small opening , sometimes with a magnifying lens
road show
A road show is a show presented by traveling actors .
sex show
a live performance that customers pay to watch in which people perform sexual acts
shit show
a disastrously chaotic state of affairs
show bag
a bag containing samples , promotional material, etc, given out at trade fairs and other such events
show bill
a poster advertising a play or show
show biz
informal See show business
show card
a tradesman's advertisement mounted on card as a poster
show copy
a positive print of a film for use at an important presentation such as a premiere
show day
(in Australia) a public holiday in a state on the date of its annual agricultural and industrial show
show flat
a newly-build flat that is decorated and furnished for prospective buyers to view
show girl
a young woman who appears in variety shows , nightclub acts, etc, esp as a singer or dancer
show home
a house on a new estate that is decorated and furnished for prospective buyers to view
show off
If you say that someone is showing off , you are criticizing them for trying to impress people by showing in a very obvious way what they can do or what they own.
show out
to conduct a person out of a room or building by opening the door for him or her
show pony
a person who tries to be the centre of attention ; show-off
sky show
a fireworks display
talk show
A talk show is a television or radio show in which famous people talk to each other in an informal way and are asked questions about different topics.
tent show
a show , as a circus , given in a tent
bench show
an exhibition of small animals, esp. dogs , or cats , displayed on benches and competing for awards on the basis of how closely they conform to ideal standards for the breed
cattle show
a competitive event at which farmers show their best cattle
comedy show
a funny programme on TV or radio
floor show
A floor show is a series of performances by dancers, singers , or comedians at a night club .
flower show
a display or exhibition , often competitive , of flowers and plants
freak show
(formerly) a display of human and animal freaks as entertainment
good show!
an exclamation of appreciation and congratulations on another's accomplishment
horse show
A horse show is a sporting event in which people riding horses compete in order to demonstrate their skill and control .
laser show
a display of coloured laser lights for entertainment purposes, often accompanying a music concert , etc
light show
a kaleidoscopic display of moving lights, etc, projected onto a screen , esp during pop concerts
motor show
an exhibition which displays rare , fashionable and expensive cars
puppet show
a theatrical performance with puppets
raree show
street show or carnival
show around
If you show someone around or show them round , you go with them to show them all the interesting, useful , or important features of a place when they first visit it.
show growth
The growth of something such as an industry, organization, or idea is its development in size, wealth , or importance .
show house
a house on a new estate that is decorated and furnished for prospective buyers to view
show jumper
A show jumper is a person who takes part in the sport of show jumping.
show round
show trial
People describe a trial as a show trial if they believe that the trial is unfair and is held for political reasons rather than in order to find out the truth .
⇒ Miners gathered in a show of support for the government.矿工们聚集在一起以表示对政府的支持。 (Kuànggōngmen jùjí zài yīqǐ yǐ biǎoshì duì zhèngfǔ de zhīchí.)
(= exhibition) 展览(覽) (zhǎnlǎn) (个(個), gè)
(Theat) 演出 (yǎnchū)
(TV, Rad) 节(節)目 (jiémù) (个(個), gè)
vt
(= indicate) 表明 (biǎomíng)
to show sb sth or to show sth to sb给(給)某人看某物或把某物给(給)某人看 (gěi mǒurén kàn mǒuwù huò bǎ mǒuwù gěi mǒurén kàn)
⇒ Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager.剪下这篇文章，把它给你的银行经理看一下。 (Jiǎn xià zhè piān wénzhāng, bǎ tā gěi nǐ de yínháng jīnglǐ kàn yīxià.)
(= demonstrate) 展示 (zhǎnshì)
(= display)
[signs]显(顯)示 (xiǎnshì)
[respect, interest etc]表示 (biǎoshì)
⇒ The peace talks showed signs of progress.和平谈判显示出进展的迹象。 (Hépíng tánpàn xiǎnshìchū jìnzhǎn de jìxiàng.)
(= put on)[programme, film]播映 (bōyìng)
⇒ The ceremony was shown on BBC1.典礼在BBC1台播映。 (Diǎnlǐ zài BBC yī tái bōyìng.)
(= illustrate, depict)[picture, graph, film etc]描述 (miáoshù)
⇒ Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system.图示4.1显示的是呼吸系统。 (Túshì sì diǎn yī xiǎnshì de shì hūxī xìtǒng)
to show sb in/out带(帶)某人进(進)来(來)/出去 (dài mǒurén jìnlái/chūqù)
(= exhibit)[painting etc]展出 (zhǎnchū)
vi
(= be evident) 显(顯)而易见(見) (xiǎn ér yì jiàn)
⇒ Ferguson was unhappy and it showed.弗格森不太高兴，这是显而易见的。 (Fúgésēn bù tài gāoxìng, zhè shì xiǎn ér yì jiàn de.)
(= be visible) 看得见(見) (kàn de jiàn)
(esp US, = arrive, appear) 露面 (lòumiàn)
a show of hands举(舉)手表决(決) (jǔ shǒu biǎojué)
who's running the show here?谁(誰)在这(這)儿(兒)掌管一切？ (shuí zài zhèr zhǎngguǎn yīqiè?)
for show为(為)装(裝)门(門)面 (wèi zhuāng ménmiàn)
on show (exhibits) 在展览(覽)中 (zài zhǎnlǎn zhōng)
to show that ... 表明 ... (biǎomíng ... )
⇒ The post-mortem shows that death was due to natural causes.验尸情况证实死亡是由于自然原因造成的。 (Yànshī qíngkuàng zhèngshí sǐwáng shì yóuyú zìrán yuányīn zàochéng de.)
to show sb how to do sth示范(範)某人如何做某事 (shìfàn mǒurén rúhé zuò mǒushì)
to show a profit/loss (Comm) 赢(贏)利/亏(虧)损(損) (yínglì/kuīsǔn)
to show sb to his seat/to the door领(領)某人到他的座位/门(門)口 (lǐng mǒurén dào tā de zuòwèi/ménkǒu)
to have something/nothing to show for sth在某方面有所建树(樹)/毫无(無)成果 (zài mǒu fāngmiàn yǒu suǒ jiànshù/háo wú chéngguǒ)
it just goes to show that ... 这(這)证(證)明 ... (zhè zhèngmíng ... )
( US ) 脱(脫)口秀 tuōkǒuxiù [ 个(個) gè ] [ 英 = chat show ]
floor show
夜总会的文娱表演
show around
( person ) 带(帶) ... 参(參)观(觀) dài ... cānguān
show business
娱(娛)乐(樂)界 yúlèjiè
show jumping
赛(賽)马(馬)中的障碍(礙)赛(賽) sàimǎ zhōng de zhàng'àisài
to show willing
表现(現)得乐(樂)意 biǎoxiàn de lèyì
a show of hands
举(舉)手表决(決) jǔ shǒu biǎojué
to show that ...
表明 ... biǎomíng ... ⇒ The post-mortem shows that death was due to natural causes. → 验尸情况证实死亡是由于自然原因造成的。 Yànshī qíngkuàng zhèngshí sǐwáng shì yóuyú zìrán yuányīn zàochéng de.
to show sb in/out
带(帶)某人进(進)来(來)/出去 dài mǒurén jìnlái/chūqù
to show a profit/loss
( Comm ) 赢(贏)利/亏(虧)损(損) yínglì/kuīsǔn
to show evidence of sth
表明某事 biǎomíng mǒushì
to show sb/sth respect
对(對)某人/某事表示尊敬 duì mǒurén/mǒushì biǎoshì zūnjìng
to show sb how to do sth
示范(範)某人如何做某事 shìfàn mǒurén rúhé zuò mǒushì
who's running the show here?
谁(誰)在这(這)儿(兒)掌管一切？ shuí zài zhèr zhǎngguǎn yīqiè?
it just goes to show that ...
这(這)证(證)明 ... zhè zhèngmíng ...
to show an interest in sth/sb
显(顯)露对(對)某事/某人的兴(興)趣 xiǎnlù duì mǒushì/mǒurén de xìngqù
to show sb sth or to show sth to sb
给(給)某人看某物 或 把某物给(給)某人看 gěi mǒurén kàn mǒuwù huò bǎ mǒuwù gěi mǒurén kàn ⇒ Cut out this article and show it to your bank manager. → 剪下这篇文章，把它给你的银行经理看一下。 Jiǎn xià zhè piān wénzhāng, bǎ tā gěi nǐ de yínháng jīnglǐ kàn yīxià.
to show sb to his seat/to the door
领(領)某人到他的座位/门(門)口 lǐng mǒurén dào tā de zuòwèi/ménkǒu