Tra từ show - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

show [show shows showed showing] verb, noun BrE [ʃəʊ] NAmE [ʃoʊ]
verb (showed, shownBrE [ʃəʊn] ; NAmE [ʃoʊn] or, rarely, showed)

MAKE CLEAR
1. transitive to make sth clear; to prove sth
•~ (that)… The figures clearly show that her claims are false.
• The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show.
•~ sb that… Market research has shown us that people want quality, not just low prices.
•~ sth a report showing the company's current situation
•~ sb/sth to be/have sth His new book shows him to be a first-rate storyteller.
•~ (sb) how, what, etc… This shows how people are influenced by TV advertisements.

LET SB SEE STH
2. transitive to let sb see sth
•~ sth You have to show your ticket as you go in.
•~ sth to sb If there's a letter from France please show it to me.
•Have you shown your work to anyone?
•~ sb sth Have you shown anyone your work?

TEACH
3. transitive to help sb to do sth by letting them watch you do it or by explaining it
•~ sth to sb She showed the technique to her students.
•~ sb sth She showed her students the technique.
•Can you show me how to do it?

POINT
4. transitive ~ sb sth to point to sth so that sb can see where or what it is
• He showed me our location on the map.
•~ sb which, what, etc… Show me which picture you drew.

GUIDE
5. transitive to lead or guide sb to a place
•~ sb + adv./prep. The attendant showed us to our seats.
• We were shown into the waiting room.
•~ sb sth I'll go first and show you the way.

QUALITY/BEHAVIOUR/FEELING
6. transitive to make it clear that you have a particular quality
•~ sth to show great courage
•~ yourself + adj. She had shown herself unable to deal with money.
•~ yourself to be/have sth He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises.
•~ that… He has shown that he is ready to make compromises.
7. transitive to behave in a particular way towards sb
•~ sth (for/to sb) They showed no respect for their parents.
•~ sb sth They showed their parents no respect.
8. intransitive, transitive if a feeling or quality shows, or if you show it, people can see it
• Fear showed in his eyes.
• She tried not to let her disappointment show.
•She's nearly forty now. And it shows (= it's obvious).
•~ sth Her expression showed her disappointment.
•James began to show signs of impatience.
•~ how, what, etc… She tried not to show how disappointed she was.

BE VISIBLE
9. intransitive, transitive if sth shows, people can see it. If sth shows a mark, dirt, etc, the mark can be seen
• She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing.
•~ sth Their new white carpet showed every mark.

INFORMATION
10. transitive (not usually used in the progressive tenses)~ sth to give particular information, or a time or measurement
• The map shows the principal towns and rivers.
• The clock showed midnight.
•The end-of-year accounts show a loss.

OF PICTURE/PHOTOGRAPH
11. transitive ~ sth | ~ sb/sth (as sth) | ~ sb/sth doing sth to be of sb/sth; to represent sb/sth
• She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini.

FOR PUBLIC TO SEE
12. intransitive, transitive to be or make sth available for the public to see
• The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters.
•~ sth The movie is being shown now.
•She plans to show her paintings early next year.

PROVE
13. transitive, no passive (informal)to prove that you can do sth or are sth
•~ sb (sth) They think I can't do it, but I'll show them!
•~ yourself to be/have sth He has shown himself to be a caring father.

ARRIVE
14. intransitive (informal, especially NAmE)to arrive where you have arranged to meet sb or do sth
• I waited an hour but he didn't show.
see also ↑show up

ANIMAL
15. transitive ~ sth to enter an animal in a competition
more at fly/show/wave the flag at ↑flag _n., show your paces at ↑pace _n., show sb/know/learn the ropes at ↑rope _n.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen.

Thesaurus:
show verb
1. T
•Opinion polls show that the government's popularity is declining.
prove • • demonstrate • • indicate • • illustrate •
show/prove/demonstrate/indicate sth to sb
show/prove/demonstrate/indicate/illustrate that/what/how…
figures/studies show/prove/demonstrate/indicate/illustrate sth
Show or prove? Prove is often preferred to show to give a stronger sense of justice being done.
2. T
•You have to show your ticket as you go in.
reveal • • expose •
show/reveal sth to sb
3. T, I
•Show me how to do it.
teach • • train • • coach • |formal instruct •
show/teach sb how to do sth
show/teach sb that…
4. T
•He showed me our location on the map.
point • • indicate •
5. T
•You'll need someone to show you the way.
guide • • take • • go with sb • • escort • • walk • • drive • • lead • • usher • • direct • |formal accompany •
show/guide/take/escort/walk/drive/lead/usher/direct/accompany sb to/out of/into sth
show/guide/take/escort/walk/drive/lead sb around/round
show/guide/take/escort/lead/usher sb in/out
6. T, I
•Her expression showed her disappointment.
reflect • • express • • display • • demonstrate •
show/demonstrate that…
show/reflect/express/display/demonstrate interest
show/reflect/express/display (your) feelings/emotions
7. I, T
•The cloth was folded so that the stain didn't show.
appear • • emerge • • come out • |formal manifest itself •
suddenly show/appear/emerge/come out
8. T (not usually used in the progressive tenses)
•The picture shows St George slaying the dragon.
present • • portray • |formal depict • • represent •
show/present/portray/depict/represent sb/sth as sth
show/present/portray/depict/represent sb/sth accurately
show/present/portray/depict sb/sth clearly/vividly
9. I, T
•She plans to show her paintings early next year.
display • • present • • produce • • launch • |journalism unveil •
show/display/present/launch/unveil a new product/model
show/display/present your wares
show/display a painting/your work/a collection/a trophy

Language Bank:
illustrate
Referring to a chart, graph or table
▪ This bar chart illustrates ▪ how many journeys people made on public transport over a three-month period.
▪ This table compares ▪ bus, train, and taxi use between April and June.
▪ The results are shown ▪ in the chart below.
▪ In this pie chart, the survey results are broken down ▪ by age.
▪ This pie chart breaks down ▪ the survey results by age.
As can be seen from ▪ these results, younger people use buses more than older people.
According to ▪ these figures, bus travel accounts for 60% of public transport use.
From ▪ the data in the above graph, it is apparent that ▪ buses are the most widely used form of public transport.
Language Banks at ↑evidence, ↑fall, ↑increase, ↑proportion, ↑surprising

Synonyms:
take
lead • escort • drive • show • walk • guide • usher • direct
These words all mean to go with sb from one place to another.
take • to go with sb from one place to another, for example in order to show them sth or to show them the way to a place: ▪ It's too far to walk— I'll take you by car.
lead • to go with or go in front of sb in order to show them the way or to make them go in the right direction: ▪ Firefighters led the survivors to safety.
escort • to go with sb in order to protect or guard them or to show them the way: ▪ The president arrived, escorted by twelve bodyguards.
drive • to take sb somewhere in a car, taxi, etc: ▪ My mother drove us to the airport.
show • to take sb to a particular place, in the right direction, or along the correct route: ▪ The attendant showed us to our seats.
walk • to go somewhere with sb on foot, especially in order to make sure that they get there safely; to take an animal, especially a dog, for a walk or make an animal walk somewhere: ▪ He always walked her home. ◇ ▪ Have you walked the dog yet today?
guide • to show sb the way to a place, often by going with them; to show sb a place that you know well: ▪ She guided us through the busy streets. ◇ ▪ We were guided around the museums.
usher • (rather formal) to politely take or show sb where they should go, especially within a building: ▪ She ushered her guests to their seats.
direct • (rather formal) to tell or show sb how to get somewhere or where to go: ▪ A young woman directed them to the station.
to take/lead/escort/drive/show/walk/guide/usher/direct sb to/out of/into sth
to take/lead/escort/drive/show/walk/guide sb around/round
to take/lead/escort/drive/walk sb home
to take/lead/escort/guide sb to safety
to lead/show the way

Example Bank:
•I'm giving him a chance to show what he can do.
•It's such a tiny mark, it hardly shows.
•Lee was happy to show her how it should be done.
•Let me show you on the map.
•Lewis refused to show any emotion.
•She showed her new toy to her friends.
•Third quarter figures are likely to show a further fall in figures.
•‘There's a Mr Smith here to see you.’ ‘Show him in.’
•A white carpet will show every mark.
•Come out and show yourselves!
•Could you show this gentleman the way to the conference hall, please?
•Don't worry— the marks won't show.
•He wore a mask that showed only his eyes.
•His hands were clenched, the whites of the knuckles showing.
•His shirt tail was showing from under his jersey.
•I waited till ten o'clock but she didn't show.
•I want a dress that won't show too much of my arms.
•If there's a letter from France please show it to me.
•Let me show you exactly what this will mean.
•Light was showing under the door.
•Only about 20 people showed.
•She had a warm woollen hat on that left only her eyes and nose showing.
•She showed great courage in the face of danger.
•The cloth was folded so that the stain didn't show.
•The film is now showing at all major cinemas.
•The government's popularity is declining rapidly, as the opinion polls show.
•The picture shows St George slaying the dragon.
•They have published a report showing the company's current situation.
•They think I can't do it, but I'll show them!
•They'll need someone to show them the way.
•What if nobody shows?
Idioms: ↑for show ▪ ↑get the show on the road ▪ ↑good show! ▪ ↑it goes to show ▪ ↑show of hands ▪ ↑show somebody the door ▪ ↑show somebody who's boss ▪ ↑show the way ▪ ↑show willing ▪ ↑show your face ▪ ↑show your hand ▪ something/nothing to show for something
Derived: ↑show off ▪ ↑show somebody off ▪ ↑show somebody round ▪ ↑show somebody up ▪ ↑show something off ▪ ↑show something up ▪ ↑show through ▪ ↑show through something ▪ ↑show up

noun

ENTERTAINMENT
1. countable a theatre performance, especially one that includes singing and dancing
•to go to a show
•a one-woman/-man show
•to put on/stage a show
• She's the star of the show!
see also ↑floor show, ↑roadshow
2. countable a programme on television or the radio
•to host a show
•a TV/radio show
•a quiz show
see also ↑chat show, ↑game show, ↑roadshow, ↑talk show
3. countable (NAmE, informal)a concert, especially of rock music
• My first full-scale rock show was Fleetwood Mac, Madison Square Garden, back in 1977.

OF COLLECTION OF THINGS
4. countable, uncountable an occasion when a collection of things are brought together for people to look at
•an agricultural show
• The latest computers will be on show at the exhibition.
• A local artist is holding a show of her recent work.
see also ↑fashion show, ↑peep show

OF FEELING
5. countable an action or a way of behaving that shows how you feel
Syn: ↑display
•a show of emotion
•a show of support
•a show of force/strength by the army

INSINCERE ACT
6. uncountable, singular something that is done only to give a good impression, but is not sincere
•He may seem charming, but it's all show!
•She pretends to be interested in opera, but it's only for show.
•He made a great show of affection, but I knew he didn't mean it.

COLOURFUL SIGHT
7. countable, uncountable a brightly coloured or pleasing sight
Syn: ↑display
•a lovely show of spring flowers

EVENT/SITUATION
8. singular (informal)an event, a business or a situation where sth is being done or organized
•She runs the whole show.
•I won't interfere— it's your show.

GOOD/POOR SHOW
9. countable, usually singular (informal, especially BrE)something that is done in a particular way
•The team put on a good show in the competition.
•It's a poor show if he forgets your birthday.
more at a dog and pony show at ↑dog _n., steal the show at ↑steal

Word Origin:
Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen.

Thesaurus:
show noun
1. C
•His one-man show had the audience falling about with laughter.
performance • • production • • act • • display • • spectacle •
in a/an show/performance/production/act/display/spectacle
at a show/performance/production/display/spectacle
do a/an show/performance/production/act
put on/stage a show/performance/production/display
2. C
•a late-night radio show
broadcast • • webcast • • showing • • transmission • |BrE programme • |AmE program •
a show/broadcast/programme about sth
be on a show/programme
in a show/broadcast/webcast/transmission/programme
a radio/television/TV show/broadcast/transmission/programme
Show or programme? In British English programme is the more general word; show is used about fairly informal TV or radio and is usually used in compounds. In American English show is the more general word; program is used about more serious TV and radio and is usually used in compounds
• (AmE) What time is that show on?
• She hosts a news program on TV.
3. C, U
•They hold a fashion show twice a year.
display • • trade show/fair • |especially BrE exhibition • |AmE exhibit • • fair •
be on show/display/exhibition/exhibit
see a/an show/display/exhibition/exhibit
attend/go to/visit a/an show/display/fair/trade show/exhibition/exhibit
Show or exhibition? An exhibition usually contains works of art, or items of cultural or scientific interest that may be on display for a long time. Show is a more general word and usually refers to a temporary event.

Collocations:
Television
Watching
watch television/TV/a show/(BrE) a programme/(NAmE) a program/a documentary/a pilot/a rerun/a repeat
see (especially BrE) an ad/(especially NAmE) a commercial/the news/the weather
catch/miss a show/a programme/a program/an episode/the news
pick up/reach for/grab the remote (control)
change/switch channel
surf (through)/ (especially NAmE) flip through/ (especially BrE) flick through the channels
sit in front of/switch on/switch off/turn on/turn off the television/the TV/the TV set
have/install satellite (TV)/cable (TV)/a satellite dish
Showing
show a programme/a documentary/an ad/a commercial
screen a programme/a documentary
run an ad/a commercial
broadcast/ (especially NAmE) air/repeat a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a series
go out/air/be recorded live
attract/draw (in)/pull (in) viewers
be a hit with viewers/audiences/critics
get (low/high) ratings
Appearing
be on/appear on television/TV/a TV show
take part in a phone-in/a game show/a quiz show/a reality TV show
host a show/a programme/series/a game show/a quiz show/a talk show/(BrE) a chat show
be/become/work as a (BrE) TV presenter/talk-show host/sports commentator/anchorman/(BrE) newsreader
read/present the news
appear/perform live (on TV)
Programme-making
do/film/make a show/a programme/a documentary/an episode/a pilot/a series/an ad/a commercial
work on a soap (opera)/a pilot (episode)/a sitcom
write/produce a drama/sitcom/spin-off/comedy series

Example Bank:
•Did you see the Late Show?
•Did you see the Lenny Henry Show last night?
•He made a great show of welcoming us.
•He shouts a lot but it's all show.
•I saw her on a chat show yesterday.
•I watched the original show as a kid.
•She finally got her own TV show.
•She pretends to be interested in opera, but it's only for show.
•The Democrats organized a show of strength, a mass rally in Central Park.
•The dog was the real star of the show.
•The paintings are on show until April.
•The show features the work of local artists.
•There were more than 500 exhibitors at the trade show.
•They are holding a big fashion show at the Hilton tonight.
•a character from the show
•a hit TV show
•a hot new dating show
•a live show featuring the best of Irish talent
•a nationally syndicated radio show
•a pro bodybuilding show in California
•a radio phone-in/call-in show
•a spectacular light show
•late-night talk shows
•one of the acts in the show
•the Emmy award-winning television talk show
•the Super Bowl half-time show
•A show of force by 4 000 soldiers led to an agreement being reached quickly.
•Have you seen that new TV quiz show?
•He hosts a late-night radio show.
•He was completely unmoved by her little show of temper.
•My first full-scale rock show was Fleetwood Mac, Madison Square Gardens, back in 1977.
•She made a great show of wanting to leave, but I knew she didn't mean it.
•She was afraid that too demonstrative a show of gratitude might be misinterpreted.
•The company is seeking to rally a big show of support for the project.
•The first couple of days at the Paris fashion shows are always a thrill.
•The latest technology will be on show at the trade fair.
•They hold an agricultural show once a year.
•This one-man show had the audience falling about with laughter.
•What time is that show on?
•a talk show

See also: ↑tip your hand