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show
(shō)v. showed, shown (shōn) or showed, show·ing, shows
v.tr.
1.
a. To cause or allow to be seen; display: showed us his tattoo.
b. To display for sale, in exhibition, or in competition: showed her most recent paintings.
c. To permit access to (a house, for example) when offering for sale or rent.
2. To conduct; guide: showed them to the table.
3. To direct one's attention to; point out: showed them the city's historical sites.
4.
a. To make evident or reveal (an emotion or condition, for example): showed displeasure at his remark; a carpet that shows wear.
b. To reveal (oneself) as in one's behavior or condition: The old boat showed itself to be seaworthy.
c. To indicate; register: The altimeter showed that the plane was descending.
5.
a. To demonstrate by reasoning or procedure: showed that the hypothesis was wrong; a film that showed how to tune a piano.
b. To demonstrate to by reasoning or procedure; inform or prove to: showed him how to fix the camera; showed her that it could really happen.
6. To grant; bestow: showed no mercy to the traitors.
v.intr.
1. To be or become visible or evident: Concern showed in his face.
2. Slang To make an appearance; show up: didn't show for her appointment.
3.
a. To be exhibited publicly: What's showing at the movie theater tonight?
b. To give a performance or present an exhibition: Which artist is showing in the gallery?
4. Sports To finish third or better in a horserace or dog race.
n.
Phrasal Verbs: 1. A display; a manifestation: made a show of strength.
2.
a. A trace or indication, as of oil in a well.
b. The discharge of bloody mucus from the vagina indicating the start of labor.
c. The first discharge of blood in menstruation.
3. A false appearance; a pretense: only a show of kindness.
4.
a. A striking appearance or display; a spectacle.
b. A pompous or ostentatious display.
5. Display or outward appearance: This antique tea service is just for show. His smile was for show.
6.
a. A public exhibition or entertainment.
b. An exposition for the display or demonstration of commercial products: an auto show.
c. A usually competitive exhibition of domestic animals: won first place at the cat show.
7.
a. A radio or television program.
b. A movie.
c. A theatrical troupe or company.
8. Informal An affair or undertaking: ran the whole show.
9. Sports Third place at the finish, as in a horserace.
show off
To display or behave in an ostentatious or conspicuous way.
show up
Idioms: 1. To be clearly visible.
2. To put in an appearance; arrive: Don't show up late.
3. To expose or reveal the true character or nature of: showed their efforts up as a waste of time.
4. Informal To surpass, as in ability or intelligence: She shows up all the others in the chorus.
get the show on the road Slang
To get started.
show (one's) hand
1. Games To display one's cards with faces up.
2. To state one's intentions or reveal one's resources, especially when previously hidden.
show (one's) heels
To depart from quickly; flee.
show (someone) a good time
To occupy (someone) with amusing things; entertain.
[Middle English sheuen, shouen, from Old English scēawian, to look at, display.]
Synonyms: show, display, expose, parade, exhibit, flaunt
These verbs mean to present something to view. Show is the most general: "She hated to show her feelings" (John Galsworthy).
Display often suggests an attempt to present something to best advantage: The dealer spread the rug out to display the pattern. Expose usually involves uncovering something or bringing it out from concealment: The excavation exposed a staggering number of artifacts. The term can often imply revelation of something better left concealed: Your comment exposes your insensitivity. Parade usually suggests a pretentious or boastful presentation: "He early discovered that, by parading his unhappiness before the multitude, he produced an immense sensation" (Thomas Macaulay).
Exhibit implies open presentation that invites inspection: The museum is exhibiting paintings by local artists. Flaunt implies an unabashed, prideful, often arrogant display: "Every great hostelry flaunted the flag of some foreign potentate" (John Dos Passos). See Also Synonyms at appear.
These verbs mean to present something to view. Show is the most general: "She hated to show her feelings" (John Galsworthy).
Display often suggests an attempt to present something to best advantage: The dealer spread the rug out to display the pattern. Expose usually involves uncovering something or bringing it out from concealment: The excavation exposed a staggering number of artifacts. The term can often imply revelation of something better left concealed: Your comment exposes your insensitivity. Parade usually suggests a pretentious or boastful presentation: "He early discovered that, by parading his unhappiness before the multitude, he produced an immense sensation" (Thomas Macaulay).
Exhibit implies open presentation that invites inspection: The museum is exhibiting paintings by local artists. Flaunt implies an unabashed, prideful, often arrogant display: "Every great hostelry flaunted the flag of some foreign potentate" (John Dos Passos). See Also Synonyms at appear.
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show
(ʃəʊ)vb, shows, showing, showed, shown or showed
1. to make, be, or become visible or noticeable: to show one's dislike.
2. (tr) to present to view; exhibit: he showed me a picture.
3. (tr) to indicate or explain; prove: to show that the earth moves round the sun.
4. (tr) 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. (tr) to indicate or register: a barometer shows changes in the weather.
7. (tr) to grant or bestow: to show favour to someone.
8. (intr) to appear: to show to advantage.
9. to exhibit, display, or offer (goods, etc) for sale: three artists were showing at the gallery.
10. (Law) (tr) to allege, as in a legal document: to show cause.
11. (Theatre) to present (a play, film, etc) or (of a play, etc) to be presented, as at a theatre or cinema
12. (tr) to guide or escort: please show me to my room.
13. show in to conduct a person into a room or building by opening the door for him
14. show out to conduct a person out of a room or building by opening the door for him
15. (Horse Racing) (intr) to win a place in a horse race, etc
16. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) to give a performance of riding and handling (a horse) to display its best points
17. (intr) informal to put in an appearance; arrive
n
18. a display or exhibition
19. a public spectacle
20. an ostentatious or pretentious display
21. (Theatre) a theatrical or other entertainment
22. a trace or indication
23. (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) obstetrics a discharge of blood at the onset of labour
24. informal US and Austral and NZ a chance; opportunity (esp in the phrases give someone a show, he's got no show of winning, etc)
25. (Horse Training, Riding & Manège) a sporting event consisting of contests in which riders perform different exercises to show their skill and their horses' ability and breeding
26. slang chiefly Brit a thing or affair (esp in the phrases good show, bad show, etc)
27. (Mining & Quarrying) mining Austral and NZ a slight indication of the presence of gold
28. (Agriculture) a display of farm animals, with associated competitions
29. for show in order to attract attention
30. run the show informal to take charge of or manage an affair, business, etc
31. steal the show to draw the most attention or admiration, esp unexpectedly
32. (Theatre) (of a stage act, etc) to receive so much applause as to interrupt the performance
33. to be received with great enthusiasm
[Old English scēawian; related to Old High German scouwōn to look, Old Norse örskār careful, Greek thuoskoos seer]
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show
(ʃoʊ)v. showed, shown showed, show•ing, v.t.
1. to cause or allow to be seen; exhibit; display.
2. to present or perform as a public entertainment or spectacle: to show a movie.
3. to indicate; point out: to show the way.
4. to guide; escort: Show her in.
5. to make known; explain: He showed what he meant.
6. to reveal; demonstrate: Your work shows promise.
7. to register; mark: The thermometer showed 10 below zero.
8. to exhibit or offer for sale: to show a house.
9. to allege, as in a legal document: to show cause.
10. to produce, as facts in an affidavit or at a hearing.
11. to offer; grant: to show mercy.
v.i. 12. to be or become visible: Does my slip show?
13. to be manifested in a certain way: to show to advantage.
14. to put on an exhibition or performance: Several designers are showing now.
15. to make an appearance; show up.
16. to finish third, as in a horse race.
17. show off,
a. to display to advantage: The gold frame shows off the picture beautifully.
b. to present for admiration or approval: young parents showing off their new baby.
c. to seek attention by ostentatious or insistent display of one's talent, possessions, achievements, etc.
18. show up,
n. a. to make known; reveal: It showed up the flaws in the plan.
b. to appear as specified; be seen: White shows up well against the blue.
c. to come to or arrive at a place.
d. to make (another) seem inferior; outdo.
19. a theatrical production, performance, or company.
20. a radio or television program.
21. a motion picture.
22. an exposition of products by various manufacturers in a particular industry.
23. exhibition: a show of Renoirs.
24. ostentatious display: all show and no substance.
25. a display or demonstration: a show of courage.
26. the position of the competitor who comes in third, as in a horse race. Compare place (def. 24b), win (def. 15).
27. appearance; impression: to make a sorry show.
28. a sight or spectacle.
29.
a. the first appearance of blood at the onset of menstruation.
b. a blood-tinged mucous discharge from the vagina that indicates the onset of labor.
[before 900; Middle English showen, s(c)hewen to look at, show, Old English scēawian to look at]
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Show
a body or exhibition of persons, 1889; animals or things on exhibition; the exhibiting of an emotion, etc.Examples: show of alarm, 1841; of attention, 1872; of foxes, 1885; of gladiators, 1770; of hands, 1789; of horses, 1864; of interest; of livestock, 1840; of people, 1889; of questions, 1581; of reason, 1604; of vegetables, 1695.
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indicate
– show1. talking about evidence and results
You can use indicate and show in a similar way when you are talking about evidence or the results of research.
Evidence indicates that the experiments were unsuccessful.
Research shows that doctors are working harder.
2. talking about objects
If you show an object to someone, you hold it up or give or take it to them, so that they can look at it. When show has this meaning, it always takes an indirect object. You can say 'show someone something' or 'show something to someone.
I showed Ayeisha what I had written.
Show your drawing to the teacher.
'Indicate' is not usually used with this meaning.
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Past participle: showed
Gerund: showing
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| Noun | 1. |  show - the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining; "a remarkable show of skill"entertainment, amusement - an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention dog show - a competitive exhibition of dogs horseshow - a competitive exhibition of horses raree-show - a street show circus - a performance given by a traveling company of acrobats, clowns, and trained animals; "the children always love to go to the circus" ice show - any entertainment performed by ice skaters entr'acte, interlude, intermezzo - a brief show (music or dance etc) inserted between the sections of a longer performance display, exhibit, showing - something shown to the public; "the museum had many exhibits of oriental art" demonstration, presentation, presentment - a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view; "the presentation of new data"; "he gave the customer a demonstration" demonstration - a show of military force or preparedness; "he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations" road show - a show on tour sideshow - a minor show that is part of a larger one (as at the circus) Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Wild West Show - a spectacular show organized in 1883 by William F. Cody that featured horseback riding and marksmanship on a large scale; toured the United States and Europe |
| 2. |  show - something intended to communicate a particular impression; "made a display of strength"; "a show of impatience"; "a good show of looking interested"demo, demonstration - a visual presentation showing how something works; "the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations"; "the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response" big stick - a display of force or power; "speak softly but carry a big stick" | |
| 3. | show - a social event involving a public performance or entertainment; "they wanted to see some of the shows on Broadway" choreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancing motion picture, motion-picture show, movie, moving picture, moving-picture show, pic, film, picture show, flick, picture - a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement; "they went to a movie every Saturday night"; "the film was shot on location" attraction - an entertainment that is offered to the public performance, public presentation - a dramatic or musical entertainment; "they listened to ten different performances"; "the play ran for 100 performances"; "the frequent performances of the symphony testify to its popularity" burlesque - a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease) play - a theatrical performance of a drama; "the play lasted two hours" puppet play, puppet show - a show in which the actors are puppets variety show, variety - a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances social event - an event characteristic of persons forming groups | |
| 4. | show - pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show" pretending, pretense, feigning, simulation, pretence - the act of giving a false appearance; "his conformity was only pretending" | |
| Verb | 1. | show - give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington" bring home - make understandable and clear; "This brings home my point" show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please" |
| 2. | show - establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment; "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"; "The mathematician showed the validity of the conjecture" prove oneself - show one's ability or courage prove - prove formally; demonstrate by a mathematical, formal proof affirm, confirm, corroborate, substantiate, support, sustain - establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant" negate, contradict - prove negative; show to be false stultify - prove to be of unsound mind or demonstrate someone's incompetence; "nobody is legally allowed to stultify himself" | |
| 3. | show - provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence" law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" attest, certify, evidence, manifest, demonstrate - provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness" inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" presume - constitute reasonable evidence for; "A restaurant bill presumes the consumption of food" | |
| 4. | show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please" give - present to view; "He gave the sign to start" reflect - show an image of; "her sunglasses reflected his image" peep - cause to appear; "he peeped his head through the window" project - project on a screen; "The images are projected onto the screen" do justice - bring out fully or to advantage; "This photograph does not do her justice" flash - expose or show briefly; "he flashed a $100 bill" screen - project onto a screen for viewing; "screen a film" display, exhibit, expose - to show, make visible or apparent; "The Metropolitan Museum is exhibiting Goya's works this month"; "Why don't you show your nice legs and wear shorter skirts?"; "National leaders will have to display the highest skills of statesmanship" fly - display in the air or cause to float; "fly a kite"; "All nations fly their flags in front of the U.N." bring out, reveal, uncover, unveil - make visible; "Summer brings out bright clothes"; "He brings out the best in her" demo, demonstrate, present, show, exhibit - give an exhibition of to an interested audience; "She shows her dogs frequently"; "We will demo the new software in Washington" etch - cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible; "a face etched with pain"; "the leafless branches etched against the sky" delineate, define - show the form or outline of; "The tree was clearly defined by the light"; "The camera could define the smallest object" | |
| 5. | show - show in, or as in, a picture; "This scene depicts country life"; "the face of the child is rendered with much tenderness in this painting" artistic creation, artistic production, art - the creation of beautiful or significant things; "art does not need to be innovative to be good"; "I was never any good at art"; "he said that architecture is the art of wasting space beautifully" interpret, represent - create an image or likeness of; "The painter represented his wife as a young girl" illustrate - depict with an illustration map - depict as if on a map; "sorrow was mapped on the mother's face" | |
| 6. | show - give expression to; "She showed her disappointment" sneer - express through a scornful smile; "she sneered her contempt" convey - make known; pass on, of information; "She conveyed the message to me" burst out - give sudden release to an expression; "We burst out laughing"; "'I hate you,' she burst out" imply - suggest as a logically necessary consequence; in logic give - manifest or show; "This student gives promise of real creativity"; "The office gave evidence of tampering" exude - make apparent by one's mood or behavior; "She exudes great confidence" give vent, vent, ventilate - give expression or utterance to; "She vented her anger"; "The graduates gave vent to cheers" give voice, phrase, word, articulate, formulate - put into words or an expression; "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees" accent, accentuate, emphasize, stress, punctuate, emphasise - to stress, single out as important; "Dr. Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet" menace - express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture; "he menaced the bank manager with a stick" beam - express with a beaming face or smile; "he beamed his approval" smile - express with a smile; "She smiled her thanks" | |
| 7. | show - indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively; "I showed the customer the glove section"; "He pointed to the empty parking space"; "he indicated his opponents" inform - impart knowledge of some fact, state or affairs, or event to; "I informed him of his rights" point - indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle; "the dog pointed the dead duck" finger - indicate the fingering for the playing of musical scores for keyboard instruments reflect - manifest or bring back; "This action reflects his true beliefs" | |
| 8. | show - be or become visible or noticeable; "His good upbringing really shows"; "The dirty side will show" appear - come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon" register - show in one's face; "Her surprise did not register" | |
| 9. | show - indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments; "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"; "The gauge read `empty'" say - indicate; "The clock says noon" show - give evidence of, as of records; "The diary shows his distress that evening" strike - indicate (a certain time) by striking; "The clock struck midnight"; "Just when I entered, the clock struck" indicate - to state or express briefly; "indicated his wishes in a letter" | |
| 10. | show - give evidence of, as of records; "The diary shows his distress that evening" attest - establish or verify the usage of; "This word is not attested until 1993" record, register, read, show - indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments; "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"; "The gauge read `empty'" surcharge - show an omission in (an account) for which credit ought to have been given | |
| 11. |  show - take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums; "The usher showed us to our seats"lead, guide, take, conduct, direct - take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace" marshal - lead ceremoniously, as in a procession | |
| 12. | show - finish third or better in a horse or dog race; "he bet $2 on number six to show" run - compete in a race; "he is running the Marathon this year"; "let's race and see who gets there first" |
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show
verb
1. indicate, demonstrate, prove, reveal, display, evidence, point out, manifest, testify to, evince These figures show an increase in unemployment.
indicate refute, disprove, deny, gainsay (archaic or literary)
indicate refute, disprove, deny, gainsay (archaic or literary)
2. display, exhibit, put on display, present, disclose, unveil, put on show, expose to view, put before the public What made you decide to show your paintings?
4. demonstrate, describe, explain, teach, illustrate, instruct Claire showed us how to make a chocolate roulade.
5. be visible, be seen, be obvious, be in view, be revealed I'd driven both ways down this road, but the tracks didn't show.
be visible be invisible
be visible be invisible
6. express, display, reveal, indicate, register, demonstrate, disclose, convey, manifest, divulge, make plain, make known, evince She had enough time to show her gratitude.
express hide, mask, conceal, suppress, obscure, withhold, veil, keep secret
express hide, mask, conceal, suppress, obscure, withhold, veil, keep secret
noun
1. display, view, sight, spectacle, array Spring brings a lovely show of green and yellow striped leaves.
2. exhibition, fair, display, parade, expo (informal), extravaganza, exposition, pageant, pageantry the Chelsea flower show
3. appearance, display, impression, pose, profession, parade, ostentation The change in government is more for show than for real.
4. pretence, appearance, semblance, illusion, pretext, likeness, affectation We need to make a show of acknowledging their expertise.
5. programme, broadcast, presentation, production I had my own TV show.
6. entertainment, performance, play, production, drama, musical, presentation, theatrical performance How about going to see a show in London?
show off (Informal) boast, brag, blow your own trumpet, swagger, hot-dog (chiefly U.S.), showboat, strut your stuff (chiefly U.S.), make a spectacle of yourself He had been showing off at the poker table.
show someone up (Informal) embarrass, shame, let down, mortify, put to shame, show in a bad light He wanted to teach her a lesson for showing him up.
show something off exhibit, display, parade, advertise, demonstrate, spread out, flaunt She was showing off her engagement ring.
show something up reveal, expose, highlight, pinpoint, unmask, lay bare, put the spotlight on The awards showed up the fact that TV has been a washout this year.
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show
verb1. To make visible; bring to view:
Archaic: discover.
Idioms: bring to light, lay open, make plain.
2. To come into view:
Idioms: make an appearance, meet the eye.
3. To present a lifelike image of:
4. To make a public and usually ostentatious show of.Also used with off:
7. To make manifest or apparent:
8. To give a precise indication of, as on a register or scale:
10. To establish as true or genuine:
show up
noun
1. An act of showing or displaying:
2. A deceptive outward appearance:
cloak, color, coloring, cover, disguise, disguisement, façade, face, false colors, front, gloss, guise, mask, masquerade, pretense, pretext, semblance, veil, veneer, window-dressing.
Slang: put-on.
3. A display of insincere behavior:
5. A large public display, as of goods or works of art:
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Translations
ukázatukázkavýstavazdáníbýt vidět
vise=-demonstrationbevisedemonstrationdemonstrering
montrividigi
نمایش
näytösnäyttäänäyttelyohjelmaosoittaa
demonstracijaiskazizložbanaučitipokazati
megmutatmutatkimagasló teljesítménykörülvezet
frammistaîasjást, vera sÿnilegursÿnasÿna fram á, sannasÿna, vera sÿndur
見せる誇示･･･の方法を教える･･･を見せるショー
가르쳐주다보여주다표시
arklių lenktynės su kliūtimisdemonstravimo salėdemonstruojamaekspozicijos salėišplepėti paslaptis
aizvestbūt redzamamcentienidemonstrēšanademonstrēt
arătademonstraexpoziţie
byť vidieťdemonštrovanieefekt
bahati sekazatioddajapojaviti sepokazati
showvisademonstrationdemonstrera
แสดงแสดงให้เห็น อวดโชว์การแสดงละคร
buổi biểu diễnchỉ dạycho thấy
show
[ʃəʊ] (showed (vb: pt) (shown (pp)))A. N
1. (= showing) → demostración f, manifestación f
show of hands → votación f a mano alzada
an impressive show of power → una impresionante exhibición de poder
a show of strength → una demostración de fuerza
show of hands → votación f a mano alzada
an impressive show of power → una impresionante exhibición de poder
a show of strength → una demostración de fuerza
2. (= exhibition) → exposición f; [of trade] → feria f
agricultural show → feria f agrícola
fashion show → pase m de modelos
motor show → salón m del automóvil
to be on show → estar expuesto
see also flower C
see also horse B
see also Lord Mayor C
agricultural show → feria f agrícola
fashion show → pase m de modelos
motor show → salón m del automóvil
to be on show → estar expuesto
see also flower C
see also horse B
see also Lord Mayor C
3. (= sight) the garden is a splendid show → el jardín es un espectáculo
the dahlias make a fine show → las dalias están espléndidas
the dahlias make a fine show → las dalias están espléndidas
4. (Theat)
4.1. (= performance) → espectáculo m, función f
to go to a show → ir al teatro
the last show starts at 11 → la última función empieza a las 11
there is no show on Sundays → el domingo no hay función
to stage a show → montar un espectáculo
to go to a show → ir al teatro
the last show starts at 11 → la última función empieza a las 11
there is no show on Sundays → el domingo no hay función
to stage a show → montar un espectáculo
4.2. (fig)
bad show! → ¡malo!
good show! → ¡muy bien hecho!
to put up a good show → dar buena cuenta de sí, hacer un buen papel
on with the show!, the show must go on! → ¡que siga el espectáculo!
to put up a poor show → no dar buena cuenta de sí, hacer un mal papel
it's a poor show → es una vergüenza
to give the show away (deliberately) → tirar de la manta; (involuntarily) → clarearse
let's get this show on the road → echémosnos a la carretera
to steal the show → acaparar toda la atención
bad show! → ¡malo!
good show! → ¡muy bien hecho!
to put up a good show → dar buena cuenta de sí, hacer un buen papel
on with the show!, the show must go on! → ¡que siga el espectáculo!
to put up a poor show → no dar buena cuenta de sí, hacer un mal papel
it's a poor show → es una vergüenza
to give the show away (deliberately) → tirar de la manta; (involuntarily) → clarearse
let's get this show on the road → echémosnos a la carretera
to steal the show → acaparar toda la atención
6. (= outward appearance) → apariencia f
it's all show with him → en su caso todo es apariencia, todo lo hace para impresionar
to do sth for show → hacer algo para impresionar
it's just for show (behaviour) → es para impresionar nada más; (object) (= for decoration) → es sólo un adorno; (= not real) → es de adorno
the party made a show of unity at its conference → el partido presentó una fachada de gran unidad en su congreso
to make a show of resistance → fingir resistencia
it's all show with him → en su caso todo es apariencia, todo lo hace para impresionar
to do sth for show → hacer algo para impresionar
it's just for show (behaviour) → es para impresionar nada más; (object) (= for decoration) → es sólo un adorno; (= not real) → es de adorno
the party made a show of unity at its conference → el partido presentó una fachada de gran unidad en su congreso
to make a show of resistance → fingir resistencia
B. VT
1. (gen) → enseñar, mostrar
to show sb sth; show sth to sb → enseñar or mostrar algo a algn
have I shown you my hat? → ¿te he enseñado or mostrado ya mi sombrero?
he showed me his new car → me enseñó or mostró su nuevo coche
to show o.s.: she won't show herself here again → no volverá a dejarse ver por aquí
come on, show yourself! → vamos, ¡sal de ahi!
it shows itself in his speech → se revela en su forma de hablar, se le nota en el habla
to show one's cards or one's hand (lit) → poner las cartas boca arriba (fig) → descubrir el juego
don't show your face here again → no te vuelvas a dejar ver por aquí
she likes to show her legs → le gusta enseñar or (frm) hacer exhibición de sus piernas
he had nothing to show for his trouble → no vió recompensado su esfuerzo, no le lució nada el esfuerzo
to show one's passport → mostrar or presentar su pasaporte
to show sb sth; show sth to sb → enseñar or mostrar algo a algn
have I shown you my hat? → ¿te he enseñado or mostrado ya mi sombrero?
he showed me his new car → me enseñó or mostró su nuevo coche
to show o.s.: she won't show herself here again → no volverá a dejarse ver por aquí
come on, show yourself! → vamos, ¡sal de ahi!
it shows itself in his speech → se revela en su forma de hablar, se le nota en el habla
to show one's cards or one's hand (lit) → poner las cartas boca arriba (fig) → descubrir el juego
don't show your face here again → no te vuelvas a dejar ver por aquí
she likes to show her legs → le gusta enseñar or (frm) hacer exhibición de sus piernas
he had nothing to show for his trouble → no vió recompensado su esfuerzo, no le lució nada el esfuerzo
to show one's passport → mostrar or presentar su pasaporte
2. (= exhibit) [+ paintings] → exhibir; [+ goods] → exponer; [+ film] → proyectar, pasar; [+ slides] → proyectar (Theat) → representar, dar
to show a picture at the Academy → exhibir un cuadro en la Academia
to show a film at Cannes → proyectar una película en Cannes
the film was first shown in 1968 → la película se estrenó en 1968
to show a picture at the Academy → exhibir un cuadro en la Academia
to show a film at Cannes → proyectar una película en Cannes
the film was first shown in 1968 → la película se estrenó en 1968
3. (= indicate) [dial, gauge, instrument] → marcar
the speedometer shows a speed of → el velocímetro marca ...
it shows 200 degrees → marca or indica 200 grados
the motorways are shown in black → las autopistas están marcadas en negro
the clock shows two o'clock → el reloj marca las dos
the figures show a rise → las cifras arrojan un aumento
as shown in the illustration → como se ve en el grabado
to show a loss/profit (Comm) → arrojar un saldo negativo/positivo
the speedometer shows a speed of → el velocímetro marca ...
it shows 200 degrees → marca or indica 200 grados
the motorways are shown in black → las autopistas están marcadas en negro
the clock shows two o'clock → el reloj marca las dos
the figures show a rise → las cifras arrojan un aumento
as shown in the illustration → como se ve en el grabado
to show a loss/profit (Comm) → arrojar un saldo negativo/positivo
4. (= demonstrate) → demostrar
to show that → demostrar que ..., hacer ver que ...
it just goes to show (that) → queda demostrado (que) ...
I showed him that this could not be true → le hice ver or demostré que esto no podía ser cierto
this shows him to be a coward → esto deja manifiesto lo cobarde que es, esto demuestra que es un cobarde
I'll show him! → ¡ya va a ver!, ¡ese se va a enterar!
to show what one is made of → demostrar de lo que uno es capaz
to show that → demostrar que ..., hacer ver que ...
it just goes to show (that) → queda demostrado (que) ...
I showed him that this could not be true → le hice ver or demostré que esto no podía ser cierto
this shows him to be a coward → esto deja manifiesto lo cobarde que es, esto demuestra que es un cobarde
I'll show him! → ¡ya va a ver!, ¡ese se va a enterar!
to show what one is made of → demostrar de lo que uno es capaz
5. (= express, manifest) → demostrar
to show one's affection → demostrar su cariño
she showed great courage → demostró gran valentía
to show his disagreement, he → para mostrar su disconformidad, él ...
he showed no fear → no demostró tener miedo, no mostró ningún miedo
her face showed her happiness → se le veía la felicidad en la cara
she showed great intelligence → demostró ser muy inteligente, mostró gran inteligencia
she showed no reaction → no acusó reacción alguna
the choice of dishes shows excellent taste → la selección de platos demuestra or muestra un gusto muy fino
to show one's affection → demostrar su cariño
she showed great courage → demostró gran valentía
to show his disagreement, he → para mostrar su disconformidad, él ...
he showed no fear → no demostró tener miedo, no mostró ningún miedo
her face showed her happiness → se le veía la felicidad en la cara
she showed great intelligence → demostró ser muy inteligente, mostró gran inteligencia
she showed no reaction → no acusó reacción alguna
the choice of dishes shows excellent taste → la selección de platos demuestra or muestra un gusto muy fino
6. (= reveal)
she's beginning to show her age → ya empieza a aparentar su edad
white shoes soon show the dirt → los zapatos blancos pronto dejan ver la suciedad
to show o.s. incompetent → descubrir su incompetencia, mostrarse incompetente
she's beginning to show her age → ya empieza a aparentar su edad
white shoes soon show the dirt → los zapatos blancos pronto dejan ver la suciedad
to show o.s. incompetent → descubrir su incompetencia, mostrarse incompetente
7. (= direct, conduct)
to show sb to the door → acompañar a algn a la puerta
to show sb the door (fig) → echar a algn con cajas destempladas
to show sb into a room → hacer que pase algn, hacer entrar a algn en un cuarto
I was shown into a large hall → me hicieron pasar a un vestíbulo grande
to show sb over or round a house → enseñar a algn una casa
they showed us round the garden → nos mostraron or enseñaron el jardín
who is going to show us round? → ¿quién actuará de guía?, ¿quién será nuestro guía?
to show sb to his seat → acompañar a algn a su asiento
to show sb the way → señalar el camino a algn
to show sb to the door → acompañar a algn a la puerta
to show sb the door (fig) → echar a algn con cajas destempladas
to show sb into a room → hacer que pase algn, hacer entrar a algn en un cuarto
I was shown into a large hall → me hicieron pasar a un vestíbulo grande
to show sb over or round a house → enseñar a algn una casa
they showed us round the garden → nos mostraron or enseñaron el jardín
who is going to show us round? → ¿quién actuará de guía?, ¿quién será nuestro guía?
to show sb to his seat → acompañar a algn a su asiento
to show sb the way → señalar el camino a algn
C. VI
1. [stain, emotion, underskirt] → notarse, verse
it doesn't show → no se ve, no se nota
your slip's showing → se te ve la combinación
fear showed on her face → se le notaba or (frm) manifestaba el miedo en la cara
don't worry, it won't show → no te preocupes, no se notará
"I've never been riding before" - "it shows" → -nunca había montado a caballo antes -se nota
the tulips are beginning to show → empiezan a brotar los tulipanes
it doesn't show → no se ve, no se nota
your slip's showing → se te ve la combinación
fear showed on her face → se le notaba or (frm) manifestaba el miedo en la cara
don't worry, it won't show → no te preocupes, no se notará
"I've never been riding before" - "it shows" → -nunca había montado a caballo antes -se nota
the tulips are beginning to show → empiezan a brotar los tulipanes
2. [film] there's a horror film showing at the Odeon → están pasando or (LAm) dando una película de horror en el Odeón
3. (= demonstrate) it just goes to show that ...! → ¡hay que ver que ...!
D. CPD show bill N → cartel m
show biz show business N → el mundo del espectáculo
show home, show house N (Brit) → casa f modelo
show jumper N → participante mf en concursos de saltos or de hípica
show jumping N → concursos mpl de saltos or de hípica
show ring N → pista f de exhibición
show trial N → proceso m organizado con fines propagandísticos
show window N → escaparate m
show biz show business N → el mundo del espectáculo
show home, show house N (Brit) → casa f modelo
show jumper N → participante mf en concursos de saltos or de hípica
show jumping N → concursos mpl de saltos or de hípica
show ring N → pista f de exhibición
show trial N → proceso m organizado con fines propagandísticos
show window N → escaparate m
show off
A. VI + ADV → presumir, darse tono
to show off in front of one's friends → presumir or darse tono delante de las amistades
stop showing off! → ¡no presumas!
to show off in front of one's friends → presumir or darse tono delante de las amistades
stop showing off! → ¡no presumas!
B. VT + ADV
2. (pej) (= display) → hacer alarde de, ostentar
show through VI + ADV → verse
show up
A. VI + ADV
B. VT + ADV
2. (= reveal) [+ defect] → poner de manifiesto
he was shown up as an imposter → se demostró que era un impostor
the bright lighting showed up her scars → el alumbrado hizo resaltar sus cicatrices
he was shown up as an imposter → se demostró que era un impostor
the bright lighting showed up her scars → el alumbrado hizo resaltar sus cicatrices
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show
[ˈʃəʊ] n
[emotion, affection] → manifestation f; [support, unity] → démonstration f
a show of strength → une démonstration de force
a show of strength → une démonstration de force
(= semblance) → semblant m, apparence f
it's all show → ce n'est qu'une façade
it's just for show → c'est juste pour l'effet
it's all show → ce n'est qu'une façade
it's just for show → c'est juste pour l'effet
(at the theatre) → spectacle m, représentation f
to steal the show → ravir la vedette aux autres
to run the show
Who's running the show here? → Qui est-ce qui commande ici?
to steal the show → ravir la vedette aux autres
to run the show
Who's running the show here? → Qui est-ce qui commande ici?
(= programme) (on TV, radio) → émission f
[film] (at the cinema) → séance f
modif [apartment, home] → témoin f inv
vb [showed] (pt) [shown] (pp)
vt
(= make clear) → montrer
These figures show an increase in unemployment → Ces chiffres montrent que le chômage a augmenté.
to show (that) ... → montrer que ...
The post-mortem shows that death was due to natural causes → L'autopsie montre qu'il s'agit d'une mort naturelle.
it just goes to show that ... → ça prouve bien que ...
These figures show an increase in unemployment → Ces chiffres montrent que le chômage a augmenté.
to show (that) ... → montrer que ...
The post-mortem shows that death was due to natural causes → L'autopsie montre qu'il s'agit d'une mort naturelle.
it just goes to show that ... → ça prouve bien que ...
(= represent) [picture, chart] → représenter; [film] → montrer
Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system → La figure 4.1 représente le système respiratoire.
The film shows the painter going about his task → Le film montre le peintre occupé à son travail.
Figure 4.1 shows the respiratory system → La figure 4.1 représente le système respiratoire.
The film shows the painter going about his task → Le film montre le peintre occupé à son travail.
(= invite sb to see) → montrer
to show sb sth, to show sth to sb → montrer qch à qn
Have I shown you my new trainers? → Je t'ai montré mes nouvelles baskets?
He showed me his flat → Il m'a montré son appartement.
Show me which one you like → Montre-moi lequel tu préfères.
to show sb where sth is → montrer à qn où se trouve qch
I showed them where the gun was → Je leur ai montré où se trouvait le pistolet.
Show this article to your teacher → Montre cet article à ton professeur.
to show sb sth, to show sth to sb → montrer qch à qn
Have I shown you my new trainers? → Je t'ai montré mes nouvelles baskets?
He showed me his flat → Il m'a montré son appartement.
Show me which one you like → Montre-moi lequel tu préfères.
to show sb where sth is → montrer à qn où se trouve qch
I showed them where the gun was → Je leur ai montré où se trouvait le pistolet.
Show this article to your teacher → Montre cet article à ton professeur.
(= make visible)
The white background shows the colours better → Le fond blanc fait mieux ressortir les couleurs.
His beard was showing some grey → Sa barbe commençait à grisonner.
The white background shows the colours better → Le fond blanc fait mieux ressortir les couleurs.
His beard was showing some grey → Sa barbe commençait à grisonner.
(= guide) [+ person] → conduire, accompagner
Let me show you to your room → Je vais vous conduire à votre chambre.
He was shown into the office
BUT On l'a fait entrer dans le bureau.
I'll show you the way
BUT Je vais vous montrer le chemin.
to show sb to his seat → conduire qn jusqu'à sa place, accompagner qn jusqu'à sa place
to show sb to the door → conduire qn jusqu'à la porte, accompagner qn jusqu'à la porte
Let me show you to your room → Je vais vous conduire à votre chambre.
He was shown into the office
BUT On l'a fait entrer dans le bureau.
I'll show you the way
BUT Je vais vous montrer le chemin.
to show sb to his seat → conduire qn jusqu'à sa place, accompagner qn jusqu'à sa place
to show sb to the door → conduire qn jusqu'à la porte, accompagner qn jusqu'à la porte
(= teach) → montrer
They'll show you what to do → Ils vous montreront comment faire.
to show sb how to do sth → montrer à qn comment faire qch
I'll show him! (as threat) → je vais lui apprendre, moi!
They'll show you what to do → Ils vous montreront comment faire.
to show sb how to do sth → montrer à qn comment faire qch
I'll show him! (as threat) → je vais lui apprendre, moi!
(= demonstrate) [+ courage, gratitude, determination, kindness] → faire preuve de; [+ interest] → manifester
She showed great courage → Elle a fait preuve de beaucoup de courage.
She showed no interest in her children → Elle ne manifestait aucun intérêt pour ses enfants.
to show respect to sb → se montrer respectueux/euse envers qn
to show o.s. to be sth
Mr Clarke has shown himself to be opposed to compromise → M. Clarke s'est montré opposé à tout compromis.
She showed great courage → Elle a fait preuve de beaucoup de courage.
She showed no interest in her children → Elle ne manifestait aucun intérêt pour ses enfants.
to show respect to sb → se montrer respectueux/euse envers qn
to show o.s. to be sth
Mr Clarke has shown himself to be opposed to compromise → M. Clarke s'est montré opposé à tout compromis.
(= make apparent) → révéler
The sketch shows a lot of talent → Le croquis révèle un grand talent.
to show signs of progress → sembler avancer
The sketch shows a lot of talent → Le croquis révèle un grand talent.
to show signs of progress → sembler avancer
[+ profit, loss] → enregistrer
The company is expected to show a profit → La société devrait enregistrer des bénéfices.
The company is expected to show a profit → La société devrait enregistrer des bénéfices.
(= exhibit) [+ work of art, paintings] → exposer
(at cinema, on TV) [+ film, programme] → passer
The drama will be shown on TV next year → La dramatique passera l'année prochaine à la télé.
The drama will be shown on TV next year → La dramatique passera l'année prochaine à la télé.
vi
(= be visible) → se voir, être visible
Her tracks showed in the snow → Ses traces étaient visibles sur la neige., Ses traces se voyaient sur la neige.
Daylight was showing through the curtains
BUT On voyait la lumière du jour à travers les rideaux.
Her tracks showed in the snow → Ses traces étaient visibles sur la neige., Ses traces se voyaient sur la neige.
Daylight was showing through the curtains
BUT On voyait la lumière du jour à travers les rideaux.
(= be apparent) [feelings, quality] → se voir
She doesn't let her feelings show → Elle ne laisse pas voir ses sentiments.
it shows → ça se voit
"I've never been riding before." - "It shows." → "Je n'ai jamais fait de cheval." - "Ça se voit."
She doesn't let her feelings show → Elle ne laisse pas voir ses sentiments.
it shows → ça se voit
"I've never been riding before." - "It shows." → "Je n'ai jamais fait de cheval." - "Ça se voit."
(mainly US) (= turn up) → se pointer
There was always a chance he wouldn't show → Il risquait toujours de ne pas se pointer.
There was always a chance he wouldn't show → Il risquait toujours de ne pas se pointer.
[film] → passer
What's showing at the Ritz? → Qu'est-ce qui passe au Ritz?
Would you show me around? → Tu veux bien me faire visiter?
He showed me around the flat → Il m'a fait visiter l'appartement.
What's showing at the Ritz? → Qu'est-ce qui passe au Ritz?
show around
vt sep → faire visiterWould you show me around? → Tu veux bien me faire visiter?
He showed me around the flat → Il m'a fait visiter l'appartement.
show in
vt sep → faire entrershow off
vt sep
(= flaunt) [+ knowledge, riches] → faire étalage de
He was eager to show off the new car
BUT Il voulait absolument exhiber sa nouvelle voiture.
He was eager to show off the new car
BUT Il voulait absolument exhiber sa nouvelle voiture.
(= show to advantage) → faire ressortir
Her dress showed off her tiny waist → Sa robe faisait ressortir la finesse de sa taille.
Would you show me round? → Tu veux bien me faire visiter?
He showed me round the flat → Il m'a fait visiter l'appartement.
Her dress showed off her tiny waist → Sa robe faisait ressortir la finesse de sa taille.
show out
vt sep → reconduire à la porteshow round
vt sep (British) → faire visiterWould you show me round? → Tu veux bien me faire visiter?
He showed me round the flat → Il m'a fait visiter l'appartement.
show up
vi
(= stand out) → ressortir
vt sep
(= make apparent) [+ blemishes, mistakes, shortcomings] → faire ressortir
(= embarrass) → humilier
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show
vb: pret <showed>, ptp <shown>n
(= display) a fine show of roses → eine Rosenpracht; show of force → Machtdemonstration f; there was a strong show of resistance → es gab starken Widerstand; the demonstration was a show of sympathy → die Demonstration war eine Solidaritätsbekundung; show of hands → Handzeichen nt, → Hand(er)heben nt
(= outward appearance) → Schau f; (= trace) → Spur f; (of hatred, affection) → Kundgebung f; it’s just for show → das ist nur zur Schau da; (= pretence) → das ist nur Schau (inf); to do something for show → etw tun, um Eindruck zu schinden (inf) → or zu machen; it’s all done for show → das ist alles nur dazu da, um Eindruck zu machen; to make a great show of being impressed/overworked/pleased → sich (dat) → ganz den Anschein geben, beeindruckt/überarbeitet/erfreut zu sein; they made a great show of their wealth → sie protzten mit ihrem Reichtum (inf); without any show of emotion → ohne irgendwelche Gefühle zu zeigen; it was all show → es war alles nur Schau (inf); to be fond of show → gerne prunken
(= exhibition) → Ausstellung f; dog/fashion show → Hunde-/Modenschau f; to be on show → ausgestellt or zu sehen sein
(Theat) → Aufführung f; (TV, variety or pop show) → Show f; (Rad) → Sendung f; (Film) → Vorstellung f; to go to a show (esp Brit: in theatre) → ins Theater gehen; (US: in movie theater) → ins Kino gehen; the show must go on → es muss trotz allem weitergehen; on with the show! → anfangen!; (= continue) → weitermachen!; to stop the show (lit) → die Aufführung unterbrechen; he stopped the show with his marvellous medley of old hits (fig) → der Höhepunkt der Show war sein wunderbares Medley alter Hits ? steal
(esp Brit inf) (jolly) good show! (dated) → ausgezeichnet!, bravo!; bad show! (dated) → schwaches Bild (inf); (= what a pity) → so ein Pech!; to put up a good/poor show → eine gute/schwache Leistung zeigen; it’s a pretty poor show when … → das ist vielleicht traurig or ein schwaches Bild (inf), → wenn …
vt
(= display) → zeigen; (Comput) → anzeigen; (at exhibition) → ausstellen, zeigen; (= demonstrate) dog → vorführen; slides, film → zeigen, vorführen; passport, ticket → vorzeigen; to show somebody something, to show something to somebody → jdm etw zeigen; show me how to do it → zeigen Sie mir, wie man das macht; it’s been shown on television → das kam im Fernsehen; the film was first shown in 1988 → der Film wurde 1988 uraufgeführt; to show one’s face → sich zeigen; he had nothing to show for it → er hatte am Ende nichts vorzuweisen; he has nothing to show for all his effort → seine ganze Mühe hat nichts gebracht; I’ll show him! (inf) → dem werd ichs zeigen! (inf); that showed him! (inf) → dem habe ichs aber gezeigt! (inf) ? hand, heel1
(= register) → (an)zeigen; loss, profit → haben, verzeichnen; rise in numbers → aufzeigen; (thermometer, speedometer) → stehen auf (+dat); (calendar) → zeigen; it shows that … → es zeigt, dass …; as shown in the illustration → wie in der Illustration dargestellt; the roads are shown in red → die Straßen sind rot (eingezeichnet); what time does your watch show? → wie spät ist es nach Ihrer Uhr?; the dial will show red if … → der Zeiger zeigt auf Rot, wenn …
(= indicate) → zeigen; (= prove) → beweisen; kindness, favour → erweisen; courage → zeigen, beweisen; loyalty, taste, tact, intelligence → beweisen; respect → bezeigen; proof → erbringen; to show one’s gratitude → sich dankbar zeigen; this shows him to be a thief → das beweist, dass er ein Dieb ist; I hope I have shown how silly it is → ich habe hoffentlich (auf)gezeigt, wie dumm das ist; it all or just goes to show that … → das zeigt doch nur, dass …
(= reveal) → zeigen; the housing market is showing signs of life → auf dem Immobilienmarkt tut or rührt sich (wieder) (et)was (inf); it showed signs of having been used → man sah, dass es gebraucht worden war; to show signs of wear → Abnutzungserscheinungen pl → aufweisen; to show signs of tiredness → Ermüdungserscheinungen pl → zeigen; show a leg! (Brit inf) → raus aus den Federn! (inf); he’s beginning to show his age → man sieht ihm allmählich das Alter an; that dress shows her bra → bei dem Kleid sieht man ihren BH; the carpet shows the dirt → auf dem Teppich sieht man den Schmutz
(= direct) → zeigen; to show somebody the way → jdm den Weg zeigen; to show somebody in/out → jdn hereinbringen/hinausbringen or -begleiten; to show somebody out of a room → jdn hinausbegleiten, jdn aus dem Zimmer begleiten; to show somebody into a room → jdn hereinbringen, jdn ins Zimmer bringen; to show somebody to his seat/to the door → jdn an seinen Platz/an die or zur Tür bringen; to show somebody over or (a)round the house → jdm das (ganze) Haus zeigen; they were shown over or (a)round the factory → ihnen wurde die Fabrik gezeigt, sie wurden in der Fabrik herumgeführt
vi
(= be visible) → zu sehen sein, sichtbar sein; (petticoat etc) → vorsehen, rausgucken (inf); (film) → gezeigt werden, laufen; (= exhibit: artist) → ausstellen; the dirt doesn’t show → man sieht den Schmutz nicht; his anger showed in his eyes → man konnte ihm seinen Ärger von den Augen ablesen; don’t let your anger show → lassen Sie sich (dat) → den Ärger nicht anmerken!; the tulips are beginning to show → die Tulpen kommen langsam heraus; the pregnancy or she is now beginning to show → man sieht or merkt jetzt allmählich, dass sie schwanger ist; it only shows when … (= be visible) → man sieht es nur, wenn …; (= be noticed) → man merkt es nur, wenn …; to show through → durchkommen; the house shows through the gap → durch den Spalt kann man das Haus sehen; he didn’t show (inf) → er hat sich nicht blicken lassen (inf)
(Horse Racing) → sich platzieren
vr to show oneself → sich blicken lassen (inf); to show oneself to be incompetent → sich (als) unfähig erweisen; he showed himself to be a coward → es zeigte sich, dass er ein Feigling war; it shows itself in his speech → das merkt man an seiner Sprache
show
:show bill
n → Werbe- or Reklameplakat nt
show biz
n (inf) = show business
showboat
n (esp US) Dampfer auf dem eine Schauspieltruppe etc Vorstellungen gibt
show business
n → Showbusiness nt, → Showgeschäft nt; to be in show → im Showgeschäft (tätig) sein; show personalities → Persönlichkeiten pl → aus dem Showgeschäft
showcase
vt sb’s work, talents → präsentieren, vorstellen
showdown
n (inf) → Kraftprobe f, → Show-down m, → Showdown m (inf); there was a show between the two rivals → zwischen den Rivalen kam es zur Kraftprobe; to have a show with somebody → sich mit jdm auseinandersetzen
show
:show flat
n (Brit) → Musterwohnung nt
showgirl
n → Revuegirl nt
showground
n → Ausstellungsgelände nt; (for circus) → Zirkusgelände nt
show home, show house
n (Brit) → Musterhaus nt
show
:show-jumper
n → Springreiter(in) m(f)
showjumping
n → Springen nt, → Springreiten nt
show
:show-off
n (inf) → Angeber(in) m(f)
showpiece
showplace
n (= tourist attraction) → Sehenswürdigkeit f
showroom
show-stopping
show tent
n → Ausstellungszelt nt
showtime
show trial
n → Schauprozess m
show window
n → Schaufenster nt, → Auslage f
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show
[ʃəʊ] (showed (vb: pt) (shown (pp)))1. n
a. (of feeling, emotion) → manifestazione f; (of strength, goodwill) → dimostrazione f, prova; (ostentation) → mostra
to ask for a show of hands → chiedere una votazione per alzata di mano
to ask for a show of hands → chiedere una votazione per alzata di mano
b. (exhibition) (Art) → mostra, esposizione f (Comm, Tech) → salone m, fiera (Agr) → fiera
to be on show → essere esposto/a
the garden is a splendid show → il giardino offre uno spettacolo stupendo
to be on show → essere esposto/a
the garden is a splendid show → il giardino offre uno spettacolo stupendo
c. (Theatre, Cine) → spettacolo; (variety show) → varietà m inv
to go to a show → andare a vedere uno spettacolo
on with the show! (fig) → andiamo avanti!
good show! (old) (fam) → bene, bravo/a!
the last show (Theatre) → l'ultima rappresentazione (Cine) → l'ultimo spettacolo
she stole the show → tutti gli occhi erano puntati su di lei
to put up a good show (fam) → difendersi bene
to put up a poor show (fam) → essere una delusione
it's a poor show when/if ... (fam) → siamo proprio ridotti male se...
to go to a show → andare a vedere uno spettacolo
on with the show! (fig) → andiamo avanti!
good show! (old) (fam) → bene, bravo/a!
the last show (Theatre) → l'ultima rappresentazione (Cine) → l'ultimo spettacolo
she stole the show → tutti gli occhi erano puntati su di lei
to put up a good show (fam) → difendersi bene
to put up a poor show (fam) → essere una delusione
it's a poor show when/if ... (fam) → siamo proprio ridotti male se...
d. (outward appearance, pretence) → apparenza
it's just for show → è solo per far scena
to make a show of doing sth → far finta di fare qc
to make a show of anger → far finta di essere arrabbiato/a
to make a show of resistance → accennare una qualche resistenza
it's just for show → è solo per far scena
to make a show of doing sth → far finta di fare qc
to make a show of anger → far finta di essere arrabbiato/a
to make a show of resistance → accennare una qualche resistenza
2. vt
a. (gen) → mostrare; (film, slides) → proiettare; (goods for sale, pictures) → esporre; (animals) → presentare ad una mostra
he showed me his new car → mi ha mostrato la sua macchina nuova
to show a film at Cannes → presentare un film a Cannes
what's showing at the Odeon? → cosa danno all'Odeon?
white shoes soon show the dirt → le scarpe bianche si sporcano in fretta
don't show your face here again! → non farti mai più vedere da queste parti!
to show one's hand or one's cards → scoprire le carte (fig) → mettere le carte in tavola
I have nothing to show for it → non ho niente a dimostrazione dei miei sforzi
I'll show him! (fam) → gli faccio vedere io!
he showed me his new car → mi ha mostrato la sua macchina nuova
to show a film at Cannes → presentare un film a Cannes
what's showing at the Odeon? → cosa danno all'Odeon?
white shoes soon show the dirt → le scarpe bianche si sporcano in fretta
don't show your face here again! → non farti mai più vedere da queste parti!
to show one's hand or one's cards → scoprire le carte (fig) → mettere le carte in tavola
I have nothing to show for it → non ho niente a dimostrazione dei miei sforzi
I'll show him! (fam) → gli faccio vedere io!
b. (indicate) → indicare, segnare
as shown in the illustration → come da illustrazione
the motorways are shown in black → le autostrade sono segnate in nero
to show a profit/loss (Comm) → registrare un utile/una perdita
as shown in the illustration → come da illustrazione
the motorways are shown in black → le autostrade sono segnate in nero
to show a profit/loss (Comm) → registrare un utile/una perdita
c. (reveal, interest, surprise) → (di)mostrare, dar prova di
her action showed intelligence → la sua azione ha dato prova di intelligenza
her face showed her happiness/fear → le si leggeva la felicità/paura in viso
the choice of dishes shows excellent taste → la scelta dei piatti rivela un ottimo gusto
this shows him to be a coward → questo dimostra la sua vigliaccheria
it just goes to show that ... → il che sta a dimostrare che...
her action showed intelligence → la sua azione ha dato prova di intelligenza
her face showed her happiness/fear → le si leggeva la felicità/paura in viso
the choice of dishes shows excellent taste → la scelta dei piatti rivela un ottimo gusto
this shows him to be a coward → questo dimostra la sua vigliaccheria
it just goes to show that ... → il che sta a dimostrare che...
d. (direct, conduct, person) → accompagnare
to show sb the way → indicare la strada a qn
to show sb into a room → far entrare qn in una stanza
to show sb to his seat/to the door → accompagnare qn al suo posto/alla porta
to show sb the door (fig) → mettere qn alla porta
to show sb round or over a house → far visitare or vedere la casa a qn
to show sb in/out/up → far entrare/uscire/salire qn
to show sb the way → indicare la strada a qn
to show sb into a room → far entrare qn in una stanza
to show sb to his seat/to the door → accompagnare qn al suo posto/alla porta
to show sb the door (fig) → mettere qn alla porta
to show sb round or over a house → far visitare or vedere la casa a qn
to show sb in/out/up → far entrare/uscire/salire qn
3. vi (stain, emotion, underskirt) → vedersi, essere visibile
it doesn't show → non si vede
don't worry, it won't show → sta' tranquillo, non si vedrà
it doesn't show → non si vede
don't worry, it won't show → sta' tranquillo, non si vedrà
show off
1. vi + adv (pej) → darsi delle arie, mettersi in mostra
he's showing off again → ecco che ricomincia a darsi delle arie
he's showing off again → ecco che ricomincia a darsi delle arie
2. vt + adv (pej) → mettere in mostra; (ability, one's figure) → mostrare; (knowledge) → ostentare; (subj, colour, dress, qualities, features) → mettere in risalto, valorizzare
show through
1. vi + adv → vedersi
2. vi + prep → vedersi attraverso
show up
1. vi + adv
b. (fam) (arrive) → farsi vivo/a, farsi vedere
2. vt + adv
a. (reveal, thief, fraud) → smascherare; (deception) → mettere a nudo
he was shown up as an impostor → è stato smascherato per l'impostore che era
the bright lighting showed up her scars → la forte luce metteva in evidenza le sue cicatrici
he was shown up as an impostor → è stato smascherato per l'impostore che era
the bright lighting showed up her scars → la forte luce metteva in evidenza le sue cicatrici
b. (embarrass) → far fare una figuraccia a
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
show
(ʃəu) – past tense showed: past participles showed ~shown – verb1. to allow or cause to be seen. Show me your new dress; Please show your membership card when you come to the club; His work is showing signs of improvement.
2. to be able to be seen. The tear in your dress hardly shows; a faint light showing through the curtains.
3. to offer or display, or to be offered or displayed, for the public to look at. Which picture is showing at the cinema?; They are showing a new film; His paintings are being shown at the art gallery.
4. to point out or point to. He showed me the road to take; Show me the man you saw yesterday.
5. (often with (a)round) to guide or conduct. Please show this lady to the door; They showed him (a)round (the factory).
6. to demonstrate to. Will you show me how to do it?; He showed me a clever trick.
7. to prove. That just shows / goes to show how stupid he is.
8. to give or offer (someone) kindness etc. He showed him no mercy.
noun1. an entertainment, public exhibition, performance etc. a horse-show; a flower show; the new show at the theatre; a TV show.
2. a display or act of showing. a show of strength.
3. an act of pretending to be, do etc (something). He made a show of working, but he wasn't really concentrating.
4. appearance, impression. They just did it for show, in order to make themselves seem more important than they are.
5. an effort or attempt. He put up a good show in the chess competition.
ˈshowy adjective giving an impression of value by a bright and striking outward appearance. His clothes are too showy for my liking.
ˈshowiness nounˈshow-business noun
the entertainment industry, especially the branch of the theatre concerned with variety shows, comedy etc.
ˈshowcase noun a glass case for displaying objects in a museum, shop etc.
ˈshowdown noun an open, decisive quarrel etc ending a period of rivalry etc.
ˈshowground noun an area where displays etc are held.
ˈshow-jumping noun a competitive sport in which horses and their riders have to jump a series of artificial fences, walls etc.
ˈshowman noun a person who owns or manages an entertainment, a stall at a fair etc.
ˈshowroom noun a room where objects for sale etc are displayed for people to see. a car showroom.
give the show away to make known a secret, trick etc.
good show! that's good!.
on show being displayed in an exhibition, showroom etc. There are over five hundred paintings on show here.
show off1. to show or display for admiration. He showed off his new car by taking it to work.
2. to try to impress others with one's possessions, ability etc. She is just showing off – she wants everyone to know how well she speaks French (noun ˈshow-off a person who does this).
show up1. to make obvious. This light shows up the places where I've mended this coat.
2. to reveal the faults of. Mary was so neat that she really showed me up.
3. to stand out clearly. The scratches showed up on the photograph.
4. to appear or arrive. I waited for her, but she never showed up.
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.
show
→ مَعْرِض, يَعْرُضُ, يَعْرِض předvést, projev, ukázat demonstrering, vise Vorstellung, zeigen δείχνω, έκφραση demostrar, enseñar, espectáculo, mostrar näytös, näyttää montrer, montrer à, spectacle iskaz, naučiti, pokazati dimostrare, manifestazione, mostrare ･･･の方法を教える, ･･･を見せる, ショー, 見せる 가르쳐주다, 보여주다, 표시 demonstreren, tonen, vertoon forestilling, (frem)vise, vise pokazać, widowisko demonstração, demonstrar, ensinar, mostrar показ, показать, показывать show, visa แสดง, แสดงให้เห็น อวด, การแสดง, สาธิต gösteri, göstermek buổi biểu diễn, chỉ dạy, cho thấy 展示, 演示, 给…看, 表示Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
show
v. mostrar, enseñar, manifestar; revelar.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
- Could you show me where it is on the map? (US)
Can you show me where it is on the map? (UK) - Could you show me where we are on the map? (US)
Can you show me where we are on the map? (UK) - Two for the eight o'clock show (US)
Two for the eight o'clock showing (UK) - Could you show me how the controls work? (US)
Can you show me how the controls work? (UK) - Could you show me, please? (US)
Could you show me please? (UK) - Could you show us around the apartment?
- Could you show us around?
- Where can we go to see a show?
Collins Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
show
vt mostrar, enseñar; Show me your feet..Muéstreme sus pies.English-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.