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verb
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OPAL
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1
A1
to make something clear; to prove something
نشان دادن, ثابت کردن, آشکار کردن, روشن کردن
2
A1
to let somebody see something
نشان دادن, نمایان کردن, آشکار کردن
You have to show your ticket as you go in.
If there's a letter from France please show it to me.
Have you shown your work to anyone?
Have you shown anyone your work?
We were shown a training video.
3
A1
to teach or demonstrate the way to do something, for example by letting somebody watch you do it or by explaining it
آموختن, آموزش دادن, توضیح دادن
She showed the technique to her students.
She showed her students the technique.
In my book I showed a method which is very quick and easy.
Glue the sticks to the paper as shown in Figure 37.
Can you show me how to do it?
The diagram shows how to assemble the shelves.
4
A1
to point to something so that somebody can see where or what it is
نشان دادن, اشاره کردن
He showed me our location on the map.
Show me which picture you drew.
5
A2
to lead or guide somebody to a place
راهنمایی کردن, هدایت کردن
The attendant showed us to our seats.
The candidates were shown in.
I'll go first and show you the way.
6
B1
to make it clear that you have a particular quality
نشان دادن, ابراز کردن, آشکار کردن, نمایان کردن
to show great courage
He has shown his commitment to his art.
She wants to show the world her ability.
She had shown herself unable to deal with money.
You have shown yourself a master tactician.
He has shown himself to be ready to make compromises.
He has shown that he is ready to make compromises.
7
B1
to behave in a particular way towards somebody
رفتار کردن
I wanted to be there to show support.
They showed no respect for their parents.
They showed their parents no respect.
They have shown us nothing but kindness.
8
B1
if a feeling or quality shows, or if somebody/something shows it, it can be seen or noticed
نشان دادن, نمایان شدن, آشکار ساختن, آشکار کردن, ظاهر ساختن, بروز دادن, نمایان کردن
Fear showed in his eyes.
She tried not to let her disappointment show.
They loved working together, and it shows.
She showed no interest in my work.
Her expression showed her disappointment.
The market shows no sign of slowing down.
Her second attempt showed a marked improvement.
The new strategy shows promise.
She tried not to show how disappointed she was.
9
B1
if something shows, people can see it. If something shows a mark, dirt, etc., the mark can be seen.
ظاهر شدن, نمایان شدن, قابل مشاهده بودن
She had a warm woollen hat and scarf on that left only her eyes and nose showing.
Nothing showed on the X-ray.
Their new white carpet showed every mark.
He grinned, and his teeth showed white in the darkness.
10
B1
to give particular information, or a time or measurement
نشان دادن, نمایاندن, ارائه کردن, ارائه دادن, مشخص کردن
The map shows the principal towns and rivers.
The clock showed midnight.
The end-of-year accounts show a loss.
The flow chart shows how resources are allocated.
11
B1
to be of somebody/something; to represent somebody/something
نمایاندن, بازنمایی کردن, نمایش دادن, نشان دادن
The photographs clearly show a broken window.
She had objected to a photo showing her in a bikini.
This picture shows my mother as a young woman.
The painting shows St George slaying the dragon.
12
B1
to be or make something available for the public to see
نمایش دادن
The movie is now showing at all major movie theaters.
The documentary will be shown on Sunday night.
She plans to show her paintings early next year.
13
to prove that you can do something or are something
اثبات کردن, ثابت کردن
They think I can't do it, but I'll show them!
He has shown himself to be a caring father.
I'm giving him a chance to show what he can do.
14
to arrive where you have arranged to meet somebody or do something
حاضر شدن, سر قرار آمدن
I waited an hour but he didn't show.
see also show up
15
to enter an animal in a competition
ثبت‌نام کردن, شرکت دادن در مسابقه
noun
A1
1
A1
a programme on television or the radio
برنامه, نمایش تلویزیونی, برنامه تلویزیونی, برنامه رادیویی
see also chat show, game show, quiz show, roadshow, talk show
2
A1
a theatre performance, especially one that includes singing and dancing
نمایش, نمایش تئاتری, نمایش موزیکال, شو موسیقیایی
to go to/see a show
to put on/stage a show
The book has been turned into a stage show.
They will perform in a live show on Saturday night.
a one-man/one-woman show
She's the star of the show!
see also floor show, gang show, ice show, light show, talent show
3
a concert, especially of rock music
کنسرت
My first full-scale rock show was Fleetwood Mac, Madison Square Garden, back in 1977.
4
A2
an occasion when a collection of things are brought together for people to look at
نمایش, نمایشگاه
a dog/car/gun show
This is one of the biggest agricultural shows in Wales.
The artist is holding her first solo show.
The paintings are on show until April.
see also air show, fashion show, freak show, horse show, peep show, slide show
5
an action or a way of behaving that shows how you feel
ابراز, اظهار, بروز, بیان
The Democrats organized a show of strength, a mass rally in Central Park.
A show of force by 4 000 soldiers led to an agreement being reached quickly.
He was completely unmoved by her little show of temper.
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.
synonym display
6
something that is done only to give a good impression, but is not sincere
تظاهر, ظاهرسازی, وانمود, ظاهرنمایی, وانمودکاری
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.
7
a brightly coloured or pleasant sight
جلوه, منظر, رنگارنگی, چشم‌انداز
a lovely show of spring flowers
synonym display
8
an event, a business or a situation where something is being done or organized
نمایش, برنامه, رویداد
She runs the whole show.
I won't interfere—it's your show.
9
something that is done in a particular way
نمایش, اجرا
The team put on a good show in the competition.
It's a poor show if he forgets your birthday.