English-Thai Dictionary
show
N การแสดง การ ปรากฏตัว การเผย ตัว การสาธิต การ โชว์ film play representation carnival kan-sa-dang
show
N การแสดง นิทรรศการ presentation exhibit kan-sa-dang-ni-tad-sa-kan
show
N ตำแหน่ง ที่สาม (การแข่งม้า tam-nang-ti-sam
show
N สิ่ง ที่ นำมา แสดง sing-ti-nam-ma-sa-dang
show
N สิ่งลวงตา siang-ti-luang-ta
show
VI มองเห็น ได้ เห็นได้ชัด เห็นชัด mong-hen-dai
show
VI มาถึง (คำ ไม่เป็นทางการ เผย ตัว ปรากฏตัว ma-tung
show
VI เข้า เป็น อันดับ สาม (การแข่งม้า kao-pen-an-dub-sam
show
VT นำ ออก ฉาย นำ ออก แสดง สาธิต nam-ook-chai
show
VT นำ ไปดู พา ไป ยัง nam-pai-du
show
VT บอก ข้อมูล บอก ให้ ข้อมูล bok-kor-muan
show
VT มองเห็น ได้ เห็นได้ชัด เห็นชัด mong-hen-dai
show
VT อธิบาย explain reveal tell ar-ti-bai
show
VT แสดง ทำให้ เห็น ชี้ให้เห็น แสดงให้เห็น display exhibit manifest present sa-dang
show
VT แสดง ทัศนคติ แสดงท่าที แสดง ความรู้สึก sa-dang-tad-sa-na
show
VT แสดงหลักฐาน พิสูจน์ ยืนยัน แสดงตัว attest sa-dang-lak-tan
show around
PHRV พา ชม รอบๆ นำ ไปดู ทั่วๆ go round look round see round show over pa-chom-rob-rob
show biz
SL ธุรกิจ ด้าน บันเทิง (เช่น โทรทัศน์ วิทยุ ภาพยนตร์ tu-ra-kid-dan-ban-toeng
show business
N ละครทีวี ละครวิทยุ ภาพยนตร์ la-kon-te-we
show down
PHRV หงาย ไพ่ ngai-pai
show for
PHRV แสดง sa-dang
show girl
N นักแสดงหญิง nak-sa-dang-ying
show good faith
IDM แสดงเจตนา ดี sa-dang-jed-ta-na
show in
PHRV ต้อนรับ ปีใหม่ ring in ton-rab-pe-mai
show in
PHRV พา เข้าไป นำเข้า ไป นำทาง ไป see in usher in pa-kao-pai
show itself
PHRV เห็นได้ชัด ชัดเจน ชัดแจ้ง จาก hen-dai-chad
show of hands
IDM ลงคะแนน long-ka-nean
show off
PHRV ทำให้ (บางสิ่ง โดดเด่น set off tam-hai-dod-den
show one's hand
IDM เปิดเผย เจตนา แสดงเจตนา pod-poi-jed-ta-na
show one's paces
IDM แสดงความสามารถ sa-dang-kwam-sa-mad
show one's teeth
IDM แสดงอาการ โกรธ โกรธ ขู่ sa-dang-ar-kan-kod
show oneself
PHRV แสดงตัว sa-dang-tua
show oneself in one's true colours
IDM เปิดเผย ตัวตน ที่ แท้จริง เผย สิ่งที่คิด เผย สิ่ง ที่ เป็นจริงๆ ออกมา pod-poi-tua-ton-ti-tea-jing
show out
PHRV นำ หรือ พา ออก ไป อย่าง สุภาพ see out nam-rue-pa-ook-pai-yang-su-pab
show over
PHRV พา ชม รอบๆ นำ ไปดู ทั่วๆ look round show around pa-chom-rob-rob
show promise
IDM ค่อนข้างจะ ประสบความสำเร็จ มีแนวโน้ม ใน ทาง ที่ ดี kon-kang-pra-sob-kwam-sam-red
show round
PHRV พา ชม รอบๆ นำ ไปดู ทั่วๆ go round look round see round show over pa-chom-rob-rob
show signs of something
IDM แสดงให้เห็น ว่า sa-dang-hai-hen-wa
show someone the door
IDM พา (บางคน ไป ทางออก นำ (บางคน ไป ยัง ประตู pa-pai-tang-ook
show someone to the door
IDM พา (บางคน ไป ทางออก นำ (บางคน ไป ยัง ประตู pa-pai-tang-ook
show the flag
IDM แสดง การ เข้าร่วม แสดงว่า มา ร่วมงาน sa-dang-kan-kao-ruam
show the white feather
IDM แสดง ความกลัว ออกมา sa-dang-kwam-kua
show through
PHRV มองเห็น ผ่าน mong-hen-pan
show to
PHRV เอา ให้ ดู บอก ให้ รู้ aol-du-hai
show up
PHRV นำ /พา ขึ้นไป ข้างบน nam-pa-kuan-pai-kang-bon
show-off
N คน ชอบ กระทำ ใน สิ่ง ที่ ดึงดูด ความสนใจ ผู้อื่น คน ชอบ เรียกร้อง ความสนใจ boaster exhibitionist egotist kon-chob-kra-tam-nai-siang-ti-dung-dud-kwam-son-jai
showbiz
N แวดวง บันเทิง (คำ สแลง show business wea-wong-ban-toeng
showboat
N เรือ ที่ จัด การแสดง ruea-ti-jad-kan-sa-dang
showbread
N ศาสนา ยิว shewbread
showcase
N ตู้กระจก แสดง สินค้า หรือ สิ่งของ ให้ ชม ตู้ แสดง cabinet display counter museum case exhibition tu-kra-jok-sa-dang-sin-ka
showcase
N สิ่ง ที่ แสดง จุดเด่น ของ สิ่งของ หรือ คน siang-ti-sa-dang-jud-den-kong-siang-kong-rue-kon
showcase
VT แสดง (สินค้า มหรสพ sa-dang
showdown
N การ เผชิญหน้า (กับ ฝ่ายตรงข้าม การ ประจันหน้า (กับ ฝ่ายตรงข้าม confrontation unfolding kan-pa-choen-na
shower
N การอาบน้ำ ฝักบัว bathing washing kan-aub-nam-fak-bua
shower
N งานเลี้ยง ที่ มี การ ให้ ของขวัญ (โดยเฉพาะ เป็นเกียรติ แก่ ผู้หญิง ที่ กำลังจะ แต่งงาน หรือ มีลูก งานเลี้ยงส่ง ngan-liang-ti-ma-kan-hai-kong-kwan
shower
N ช่วงเวลา ที่ มี ฝน ลูกเห็บ หรือ หิมะ ตก (ทาง อุตุนิยมวิทยา chung-we-la-ti-me-fon
shower
N ผู้ จัดแสดง ผู้แสดง ผู้แสดง นิทรรศการ phu-sa-dang
shower
N ฝนตก ปรอยๆ หิมะ ปรอยๆ ลูกเห็บ ตก สิ่ง ที่ ตกลงมา เหมือน ฝน (เช่น ดาวตก ผีพุ่งไต้ ลูกปืน drizzle mist fon-tok-poi-poi
shower
N สถานที่ หรือ อุปกรณ์ สำหรับ อาบน้ำ แบบ ฝักบัว ฝักบัว showerstall bath sa-tan-ti-rue-u-pa-kon-sam-rab-aub-nam
shower
VI สาด เปียก sad
shower
VI อาบน้ำ (ฝักบัว aub-nam
shower
VT สาด รา ด ทำให้ เปียก sad
shower
VT ให้ อย่างมากมาย hai-yang-mak-mai
shower on
PHRV ตก ใส่ (อย่างมาก และ เร็ว โถม ใส่ rain on tok-sai
shower upon
PHRV ตก ใส่ (อย่างมาก และ เร็ว โถม ใส่ rain on tok-sai
shower with
PHRV ปกคลุม ด้วย โรย ด้วย เต็มไปด้วย pok-klum-duai
showery
N การ มี ฝนตก ปรอยๆ kan-me-fon-tok-poi-poi
showily
ADV อย่าง โอ้อวด gaily ostentatiously yang-ao-aud
showiness
N ความ โอ้อวด foppery ostentation kwam-ao-aud
showing
N การแสดง kan-sa-dang
showman
N นักแสดง ที่ มีพรสวรรค์ nak-sa-dang-ti-me-pon-sa-wan
showman
N ผู้จัดการ แสดง ผู้ จัด มหรสพ impresario phu-jad-kan-sa-dang
showmanship
N การ เป็น นักแสดง kan-pen-nak-sa-dang
shown
VI กริยา ช่อง ที่ 3 ของ show kri-ya-chong-ti-3-kong
shown
VT กริยา ช่อง ที่ 3 ของ show kri-ya-chong-ti-3-kong
showpiece
N ตัวอย่าง ที่ ดี ที่สุด สิ่ง ที่ แสดง ไว้ เป็น ตัวอย่าง masterpiece prize tua-yang-ti-de-ti-sud
showplace
N สถานที่ งดงาม หรือ มีความสำคัญ ทาง ประวัติศาสตร์ sa-tan-ti-ngod-ngam-rue-me-kwam-sam-kan
showroom
N ห้อง ที่ ใช้ แสดง สินค้า ห้อง ที่ ใช้ แสดง ตัวอย่างสินค้า ห้อง โชว์ ห้อง แสดง นิทรรศการ gallery salon hong-ti-chai-sa-dang-sin-ka
showtime
N ช่วง เวลาเริ่ม ต้น ของ ความบันเทิง (เช่น ภาพยนตร์ ละคร chung-we-la-roem-ton-kong-kwam-ban-tong
showy
ADJ น่าประทับใจ na-pra-tab-jai
showy
ADJ โอ้อวด ชอบ วางท่า อวดตัว gaudy ostentatious ao-aud
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
SHOW
v.t. pret.SHOWED; pp. shown. It is sometimes written shew, shewed, shewn. [If the radical letter lost was a labial, show coincides with the Gr. ] 1. To exhibit or present to the view of others.
Go thy way, show thyself to the priest. Matthew 8:4.
2. To afford to the eye or to notice; to contain in a visible form.
Nor want we skill o rart, from whence to raise
Magnificence; and what can heaven show more? Milton.
3. To make or enable to see.
4. To make or enable to perceive.
5. To make to know; to cause to understand; to make known; to teach or inform.
Know, I am sent
To show thee what shall come in future days. Milton.
6. To prove; to manifest.
I'll show my duty by my timely care. Dryden.
7. T oinform; to teach; with of.
The time cometh when I shall no more speak to you in proverbs, but I shall show you plainly of the Father. John 16:25.
8. To point out, as a guide.
Thou shalt show them the way in which they must walk. Exodus 18:2 .
9. To bestow; to confer; to afford; as, to show favor or mercy on any person.
1 . To prove by evidence, testimony or authentic registers or documents.
They could not show their father's house. Ezra 2:59.
11. To disclose; to make known.
I durst not show mine opinion. Job 32:6.
12. To discover; to explain; as, to show a dream or interpretation.
To show forth, to manifest; to publish; to proclaim.
SHOW
v.i. 1. To appear; to look; to be in appearance.
Just such she shows before a rising storm. Dryden.
2. To have appearance; to become or suit well or ill.
My lord of York, it better show'd with you. Obs. Shak.
SHOW
n. 1. Superficial appearance; not reality.
Mild heav'n
Disapproves that care, though wise in show. Milton.
2. A spectacle; something offered to view for money.
3. Ostentatious display or parade.
I envy none their pageantry and show. Young.
4. Appearance as an object of notice.
The city itself makes the noblest showof any in the world. Addison.
5. Public appearance, in distinction of concealment; as an open show.
6. Semblance; likeness.
In show plebeian angel militant. Milton.
7. Seciousness; plausibility.
But a short exile must for show precede. Dryden.
8. External appearance.
And forc'd, at least in show, to prize it more. Dryden.
9. Exhibition in view; as a show o fcattle, or cattle-show.
1 . Pomp; magnificent spectacle.
As for triumphs, masks, feasts, and such shows- Bacon.
11. A phantom; as a fairy show.
12. Representative action; as a dumb show.
13. External appearance; hypocritical pretense.
Who devour widows' houses, and for a show make long prayers. Luke 2 :47.
SHOW-BREAD
n.[show and bread. ] Among the Jews, bread of exhibition; the
SHOWER
n.One who shows or exhibits.
SHOWER
n.[Qu. Heb. Ch. Ar. to be rough, to shudder. ] 1. A fall of rain or hail, a sort of duration. It may be applied to like a fall of snow, but this seldon occurs. It is applied to a fall of rain or hail of short continuance, or of more or less violence, but never to a storm of long continuance.
2. A fall of thing from the air in thick succession; as a shower of darts or arrows; a shower of stones.
3. A copious supply bestowed; liberal distribution; as a great shower of gifts.
SHOWER
v.t. 1. To water with a shower; to wet copiously with rain; as, to shower the earth.
2. To bestow liberally; to distribute or scatter in abundance.
Cesar's favor,
That show'rs down greatness on his friends. Addison.
3. To be wet with falling water, as in the shower-bath.
SHOWER
v.i.To rain with showers.
SHOWERED
pp. Wet with a shower; watered abundantly; bestowed or distributed liberally.
SHOWERLESS
a.Without showers.
SHOWERY
a.Raining in showers; abounding with frequent falls of rain.
SHOWILY
adv. In a showy manner; pompously; with parade.
SHOWINESS
n.State of being showy; pompousness; great parade.
SHOWISH
a. 1. Splendid; gaudy. [Little used. ]
2. Ostentatious.
SHOWN
pp. of show. Exhibited; manifested; proved.
SHOWY
a. 1. Splendid; gay; gaudy; making a great show; fine.
2. Ostentatious.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
SHOW
Show, v. t. [imp. Showed; p. p. Shown or Showed; p. pr. & vb. n.Showing. It is sometimes written shew, shewed, shewn, shewing. ] Etym: [OE. schowen, shewen, schewen, shawen, AS. sceáwian, to look, see, view; akin to OS. scaw, OFries. skawia, D. schouwen, OHG. scouw, G. schauen, Dan. skue, Sw. sk, Icel. sko, Goth. usskawjan to waken, skuggwa a mirror, Icel. skuggy shade, shadow, L. cavere to be on one's guard, Gr. kavi wise. Cf. Caution, Scavenger, Sheen. ]
1. To exhibit or present to view; to place in sight; to display; -- the thing exhibited being the object, and often with an indirect object denoting the person or thing seeing or beholding; as, to show a house; show your colors; shopkeepers show customers goods (show goods to customers ). Go thy way, shew thyself to the priest. Matt. viii. 4. Nor want we skill or art from whence to raise Magnificence; and what can heaven show more Milton.
2. To exhibit to the mental view; to tell; to disclose; to reveal; to make known; as, to show one's designs. Shew them the way wherein they must walk. Ex. xviii. 2 . If it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away. 1 Sam. xx. 13.
3. Specifically, to make known the way to (a person ); hence, to direct; to guide; to asher; to conduct; as, to show a person into a parlor; to show one to the door.
4. To make apparent or clear, as by evidence, testimony, or reasoning; to prove; to explain; also, to manifest; to evince; as, to show the truth of a statement; to show the causes of an event. I 'll show my duty by my timely care. Dryden.
5. To bestow; to confer; to afford; as, to show favor. Shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me. Ex. xx. 6. To show forth, to manifest; to publish; to proclaim. -- To show his paces, to exhibit the gait, speed, or the like; --said especially of a horse. -- To show off, to exhibit ostentatiously. -- To show up, to expose. [Colloq. ]
SHOW
Show, v. i. Etym: [Written also shew. ]
1. To exhibit or manifest one's self or itself; to appear; to look; to be in appearance; to seem. Just such she shows before a rising storm. Dryden. All round a hedge upshoots, and shows At distance like a little wood. Tennyson.
2. To have a certain appearance, as well or ill, fit or unfit; to become or suit; to appear. My lord of York, it better showed with you. Shak. To show off, to make a show; to display one's self.
SHOW
Show, n. Etym: [Formerly written also shew. ]
1. The act of showing, or bringing to view; exposure to sight; exhibition.
2. That which os shown, or brought to view; that which is arranged to be seen; a spectacle; an exhibition; as, a traveling show; a cattle show. As for triumphs, masks, feasts, and such shows. Bacon.
3. Proud or ostentatious display; parade; pomp. I envy none their pageantry and show. Young.
4. Semblance; likeness; appearance. He through the midst unmarked, In show plebeian angel militant Of lowest order, passed. Milton.
5. False semblance; deceitful appearance; pretense. Beware of the scribes,... which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers. Luke xx. 46. 47.
6. (Med. )
Defn: A discharge, from the vagina, of mucus streaked with blood, occuring a short time before labor.
7. (Mining )
Defn: A pale blue flame, at the top of a candle flame, indicating the presence of fire damp. Raymond. Show bill, a broad sheet containing an advertisement in large letters. -- Show box, a box xontaining some object of curiosity carried round as a show. -- Show card, an advertising placard; also, a card for displaying samples. -- Show case, a gla -- Show glass, a glass which displays objects; a mirror. -- Show of hands, a raising of hands to indicate judgment; as, the vote was taken by a show of hands. -- Show stone, a piece of glass or crystal supposed to have the property of exhibiting images of persons or things not present, indicating in that way future events.
SHOWBREAD
SHOWBREAD Show "bread `, n. (Jewish Antiq.)
Defn: Bread of exhibition; loaves to set before God; -- the term used in translating the various phrases used in the Hebrew and Greek to designate the loaves of bread which the priest of the week placed before the Lord on the golden table in the sanctuary. They were made of fine flour unleavened, and were changed every Sabbath. The loaves, twelve in number, represented the twelve tribes of Israel. They were to be eaten by the priests only, and in the Holy Place. [Written also shewbread. ] Mark ii. 26.
SHOWER
SHOWER Show "er, n.
1. One who shows or exhibits.
2. That which shows; a mirror. [Obs. ] Wyclif.
SHOWER
Show "er, n. Etym: [OE. shour, schour, AS. se; akin to D. schoer, G.schauer, OHG. sc, Icel. sk, Sw. skur, Goth. sk a storm of wind; of uncertain origin. ]
1. A fall or rain or hail of short duration; sometimes, but rarely, a like fall of snow. In drought or else showers. Chaucer. Or wet the thirsty earth with falling showers. Milton.
2. That which resembles a shower in falling or passing through the air copiously and rapidly. With showers of stones he drives them far away. Pope.
3. A copious supply bestowed. [R.] He and myself Have travail'd in the great shower of your gifts. Shak. Shower bath, a bath in which water is showered from above, and sometimes from the sides also.
SHOWER
Show "er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Showered; p. pr. & vb. n. Showering.]
1. To water with a shower; to Lest it again dissolve and shower the earth. Milton.
2. To bestow liberally; to destribute or scatter in Shak. Cshowers down greatness on his friends. Addison.
SHOWER
SHOWER Show "er, v. i.
Defn: To rain in showers; to fall, as in a hower or showers. Shak.
SHOWERFUL
SHOWERFUL Show "er *ful, a.
Defn: Full of showers. Tennyson.
SHOWERINESS
SHOWERINESS Show "er *i *ness, n.
Defn: Quality of being showery.
SHOWERLESS
SHOWERLESS Show "er *less, a.
Defn: Rainless; freo from showers.
SHOWERY
SHOWERY Show "er *y, a.
1. Raining in showers; abounding with frequent showers of rain.
2. Of or pertaining to a shower or showers. "Colors of the showery arch. " Milton.
SHOWILY
SHOWILY Show "i *ly, adv.
Defn: In a showy manner; pompously; with parade.
SHOWINESS
SHOWINESS Show "i *ness, n.
Defn: The quality or state of being showy; pompousness; great parade; ostentation.
SHOWING
SHOWING Show "ing, n.
1. Appearance; display; exhibition.
2. Presentation of facts; statement. J. S. Mill.
SHOWISH
SHOWISH Show "ish, a.
Defn: Showy; ostentatious. Swift.
SHOWMAN
Show "man, n.; pl. Showmen.
Defn: One who exhibits a show; a proprietor of a show.
SHOWN
SHOWN Shown,
Defn: p. p. of Show.
SHOWROOM
SHOWROOM Show "room `, n.
Defn: A room or apartment where a show is exhibited.
2. A room where merchandise is exposed for sale, or where samples are displayed.
SHOWY
SHOWY Show "y
Defn:, a. Etym: [Compar. Showier (; superl. Showiest.]
Defn: Making a show; attracting attention; presenting a marked appearance; ostentatious; gay; gaudy. A present of everything that was rich and showy. Addison.
Syn. -- Splendid; gay; gaudy; gorgeous; fine; magnificent; grand; stately; sumptuous; pompous.
New American Oxford Dictionary
show
show |SHō ʃoʊ | ▶verb ( past participle shown |SHōn | or showed ) 1 be or allow or cause to be visible: [ no obj. ] : wrinkles were starting to show on her face | [ no obj., with complement ] : the muscles of her jaws showed white through the skin | [ with obj. ] : a white blouse will show the blood. • [ with obj. ] offer, exhibit, or produce (something ) for scrutiny or inspection: an alarm salesperson should show an ID card | [ with two objs. ] : he wants to show you all his woodwork stuff. • [ with obj. ] put on display in an exhibition or competition: he ceased early in his career to show his work | [ no obj. ] : other artists who showed there included Robert Motherwell. • [ with obj. ] present (a movie or television program ) on a screen for public viewing. • [ no obj. ] (of a movie ) be presented in this way: a movie showing at the Venice Film Festival. • [ with obj. ] indicate (a particular time, measurement, etc. ): a travel clock showing the time in different cities. • [ with obj. ] represent or depict in art: a postcard showing the Wicklow Mountains. • (show oneself ) allow oneself to be seen; appear in public: he was amazed that she would have the gall to show herself. • [ no obj. ] informal arrive or turn up for an appointment or at a gathering: her date failed to show. • [ no obj. ] finish third or in the first three in a race. • [ no obj. ] informal (of a woman ) be visibly pregnant: Shirley was four months pregnant and just starting to show. 2 [ with obj. ] display or allow to be perceived (a quality, emotion, or characteristic ): it was Frank's turn to show his frustration | his sangfroid showed signs of cracking. • accord or treat someone with (a specified quality ): he urged his soldiers to fight them and show no mercy | [ with two objs. ] : he has learned to show women some respect. • [ no obj. ] (of an emotion ) be noticeable: he tried not to let his relief show. 3 [ with obj. ] demonstrate or prove: experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspections | [ with clause ] : the figures show that the underlying rate of inflation continues to fall. • (show oneself ) prove or demonstrate oneself to be: [ with infinitive ] : she showed herself to be a harsh critic | [ with complement ] : he showed himself to be an old-fashioned Baptist separatist. • cause to understand or be capable of doing something by explanation or demonstration: he showed the boy how to operate the machine. • [ with obj. ] conduct or lead: show them in, please. ▶noun 1 a spectacle or display of something, typically an impressive one: spectacular shows of bluebells. 2 a public entertainment, in particular: • a play or other stage performance, esp. a musical. • a program on television or radio. • [ usu. with adj. or noun modifier ] an event or competition involving the public display or exhibition of animals, plants, or products: the annual agricultural show. • informal an undertaking, project, or organization: I man a desk in a little office. I don't run the show. • informal an opportunity for doing something; a chance: I didn't have a show. 3 an outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling: Joanie was frightened of any show of affection. • an outward display intended to give a particular, false impression: Drew made a show of looking around for firewood | they are all show and no go. 4 Medicine a discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labor or menstruation. PHRASES for show for the sake of appearance rather than for use. get (or keep ) the show on the road informal begin (or succeed in continuing with ) an undertaking or enterprise: “Let's get this show on the road —we're late already. ” good (or bad or poor ) show! Brit. informal, dated used to express approval (or disapproval or dissatisfaction ). have something (or nothing ) to show for have a (or no ) visible result of (one's work or experience ): a year later, he had nothing to show for his efforts. on show being exhibited. show one's cards another way of saying show one's hand below. show cause Law produce satisfactory grounds for application of (or exemption from ) a procedure or penalty. show someone the door dismiss or eject someone from a place. show one's face appear in public: she had been up in court and was so ashamed she could hardly show her face. show the flag see flag 1. show one's hand (in a card game ) reveal one's cards. • disclose one's plans: he needed hard evidence, and to get it he would have to show his hand. show of force a demonstration of the forces at one's command and of one's readiness to use them. show of hands the raising of hands among a group of people to indicate a vote for or against something, with numbers typically being estimated rather than counted. show the way indicate the direction to be followed to a particular place. • indicate what can or should be done by doing it first: Morgan showed the way by becoming Deputy Governor of Jamaica. PHRASAL VERBS show something forth archaic exhibit: the heavens show forth the glory of God. show off informal make a deliberate or pretentious display of one's abilities or accomplishments. show someone /something off display or cause others to take notice of someone or something that is a source of pride: his jeans were tight-fitting, showing off his compact figure. show out Bridge reveal that one has no cards of a particular suit. show someone around act as a guide for someone to points of interest in a place or building. show through (of one's real feelings ) be revealed inadvertently. show up 1 be conspicuous or clearly visible. 2 informal arrive or turn up for an appointment or gathering. show someone /something up make someone or something conspicuous or clearly visible: a rising moon showed up the wild seascape. • expose someone or something as being bad or faulty in some way: it's a pity they haven't showed up the authorities for what they are. • (show someone up ) informal embarrass or humiliate someone: she says I showed her up in front of her friends. ORIGIN Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect, ’ from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look ’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen .
Showa
Sho wa |ˈSHōwä ˈʃoʊwɑ | ▶noun [ usu. as modifier ] the period when Japan was ruled by the emperor Hirohito. ORIGIN Japanese, from shō ‘bright, clear ’ + wa ‘harmony. ’
show-and-tell
show-and-tell |ˈˌʃoʊ ən ˈtɛl | ▶noun a teaching method, used esp. in teaching young children, in which students are encouraged to bring items they have selected to class and describe them to their classmates.
show bag
show bag ▶noun Austral. a bag of goods, especially trade samples or publicity material, available at events such as annual shows.
show band
show band ▶noun a band that plays cover versions of popular songs. • a band, esp. a jazz band, that performs with theatrical extravagance.
show bill
show bill ▶noun an advertising poster, esp. for a theater performance. • a listing of events at a horse show: Horse & Pony Association show bill.
show biz
show biz ▶noun informal term for show business. DERIVATIVES show biz zy |ˈSHōˌbizē |adjective
showboat
show boat |ˈSHōˌbōt ˈʃoʊˌboʊt | ▶noun a river steamboat on which theatrical performances are given. • informal a show-off; an exhibitionist. ▶verb [ no obj. ] informal show off: (as adj. showboating ) : a lot of showboating politicians. DERIVATIVES show boat er noun
show business
show busi ness ▶noun the theater, movies, television, and pop music as a profession or industry.
showcard
show card |ˈSHōˌkärd ˈʃoʊˌkɑrd | ▶noun a large card bearing a conspicuous design, used esp. in advertising, market research, and teaching.
showcase
show case |ˈSHōˌkās ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs | ▶noun a glass case used for displaying articles in a store or museum. • a place or occasion for presenting something favorably to general attention: the gallery will provide a showcase for Atlanta's young photographers. ▶verb [ with obj. ] exhibit; display: the albums showcase his production skills.
showdown
show down |ˈSHōˌdoun ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn | ▶noun a final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute. • (in poker ) the requirement at the end of a round that the players who remain in must show their cards to determine which is the strongest hand.
shower
show er |ˈSHou (-ə )r ˈʃaʊər | ▶noun 1 a brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow. • a mass of small things falling or moving at the same time: a shower of dust sprinkled his face. • a large number of things happening or given to someone at the same time: he was pleased by the shower of awards. • a group of particles produced by a cosmic-ray particle in the earth's atmosphere. 2 an enclosure in which a person stands under a spray of water to wash. • the apparatus that produces such a spray of water. • (also shower bath ) an act of washing oneself in a shower. 3 [ often with modifier ] a party at which presents are given to someone, typically a woman who is about to get married or have a baby: she loved going to baby showers. ▶verb 1 [ no obj. ] (of a mass of small things ) fall or be thrown in a shower: bits of broken glass showered over me. • [ with obj. ] cause (a mass of small things ) to fall in a shower: his hooves showered sparks across the concrete floor. • [ with obj. ] (shower someone with ) throw (a number of small things ) all at once toward someone: hooligans showered him with rotten eggs. • [ with obj. ] (shower someone with ) give someone a great number of (things ): he showered her with kisses. • [ with obj. ] (shower something on /upon ) give a great number of things to (someone ): senior officers showered praise on their young cadet. 2 [ no obj. ] wash oneself in a shower. PHRASES send someone to the showers informal send off or eject someone from a match, race, or contest. ORIGIN Old English scūr ‘light fall of rain, hail, etc., ’ of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoer and German Schauer .
showerproof
show er proof |ˈSHou (-ə )rˌpro͞of ˈʃaʊ (ə )rˌpruf | ▶adjective (of a garment ) resistant to light rain. ▶verb [ with obj. ] make showerproof.
showery
show er y |ˈSHou (-ə )rē ˈʃaʊ (ə )ri | ▶adjective (of weather or a period of time ) characterized by frequent showers of rain.
showgirl
show girl |ˈSHōˌgərl ˈʃoʊˌɡərl | ▶noun an actress who sings and dances in musicals, variety acts, and similar shows.
showground
show |ground |ˈʃəʊgrəʊnd | ▶noun an area of land on which a show takes place.
show house
show house |ˈʃoʊ ˌhaʊs |(also show home ) ▶noun British term for model home.
showing
show ing |ˈSHō -iNG ˈʃoʊɪŋ | ▶noun the action of showing something or the fact of being shown: German shepherd, championship quality, excellent results in showing. • a presentation of a movie or television program: another showing of the three-part series. • a performance of a specified quality: a strong second-place showing in a recent Florida straw poll. ORIGIN Old English scēawung.
show jumping
show jump ing ▶noun the competitive sport of riding horses over a course of fences and other obstacles in an arena, with penalty points for errors. DERIVATIVES show jump noun, show jumper noun
showman
show man |ˈSHōmən ˈʃoʊmən | ▶noun ( pl. showmen ) a person who produces or presents shows as a profession, esp. the proprietor, manager, or MC of a circus, fair, or other variety show. • a person skilled in dramatic or entertaining presentation, performance, or publicity. DERIVATIVES show man ship |-ˌSHip |noun
Show Me State
Show Me State a nickname for the state of Missouri.
shown
shown |SHōn ʃoʊn | past participle of show.
show-off
show-off |ˈʃoʊ ˌɔf | ▶noun informal a person who acts pretentiously or who publicly parades themselves, their possessions, or their accomplishments.
showpiece
show piece |ˈSHōˌpēs ˈʃoʊˌpis | ▶noun something that attracts attention or admiration as an outstanding example of its type: the factory has expanded and become a showpiece of American industry. • something that offers a particular opportunity for a display of skill: the serenade was a showpiece for the wind section. • an item of work presented for exhibition or display.
showplace
show place |ˈSHōˌplās ˈʃoʊˌpleɪs | ▶noun a place of beauty or interest attracting many visitors.
show pony
show pony ▶noun Brit. informal a stylish or flamboyant person, especially a performer, who enjoys being in the limelight.
showreel
show reel |ˈSHōˌrēl ˈʃoʊˌril | ▶noun a short videotape containing examples of an actor's or director's work for showing to potential employers.
showroom
show room |ˈSHōˌro͞om, -ˌro͝om ˈʃoʊˌrum ˈʃoʊˌrʊm | ▶noun a room used to display goods for sale, such as appliances, cars, or furniture.
show-stopper
show-stop per |ʃoʊ ˈstɑpər | ▶noun informal a performance or item receiving prolonged applause. • something that is striking or has great popular appeal: a show-stopper of a smile. DERIVATIVES show-stop ping adjective
show time
show time ▶noun the time at which a play, film, or concert is scheduled to begin. • used to signal the beginning of an event or process that is expected to be dramatic, decisive, or otherwise significant.
show trial
show tri al |ʃoʊ ˈtraɪ (ə )l | ▶noun a judicial trial held in public with the intention of influencing or satisfying public opinion, rather than of ensuring justice.
show tune
show tune ▶noun a song from a musical that has become popular in its own right.
show window
show win dow ▶noun a store window looking onto a street, used for exhibiting goods.
showy
show y |ˈSHō -ē ˈʃoʊi | ▶adjective ( showier, showiest ) having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colorful, or ostentatious: showy flowers | she wore a great deal of showy costume jewelry. DERIVATIVES show i ly |-əlē |adverb, show i ness noun
Oxford Dictionary
show
show |ʃəʊ | ▶verb ( past participle shown |ʃəʊn | or showed ) 1 be, allow, or cause to be visible: [ no obj. ] : wrinkles were starting to show on her face | the glow of a city skyline showed up ahead | [ no obj., with complement ] : the muscles of her jaws showed white through the skin | [ with obj. ] : a white blouse will show the blood | a rising moon showed up the wild seascape. • [ with obj. ] offer, exhibit, or produce (something ) for inspection: an alarm salesperson should show an ID card | [ with two objs ] : he wants to show you all his woodwork stuff. • [ with obj. ] put on display in an exhibition or competition: he ceased rather early in his career to show his work | [ no obj. ] : other artists who showed there included Robert Motherwell. • [ with obj. ] present (a film or television programme ) on a screen for viewing. • [ no obj. ] (of a film ) be presented for viewing: a movie showing at the Venice Film Festival. • [ with obj. ] indicate (a particular time, measurement, etc. ): a travel clock showing the time in different cities. • [ with obj. ] represent or depict in art: a postcard showing the Wicklow Mountains. • (show oneself ) allow oneself to be seen; appear in public: he was amazed that she would have the gall to show herself. • [ no obj. ] informal arrive for an appointment or at a gathering: only two waitresses showed up for work | her date failed to show. 2 [ with obj. ] allow (a quality or emotion ) to be perceived; display: it was Frank's turn to show his frustration | a wife who showed increasing signs of mental instability. • accord or treat someone with (a specified quality ): he urged his soldiers to show no mercy | [ with two objs ] : he has learned to show women some respect. • [ no obj. ] (of an emotion ) be noticeable: he tried not to let his relief show. • [ no obj. ] informal (of a woman ) be visibly pregnant: Shirl was four months gone and just starting to show. 3 [ with obj. ] demonstrate or prove: experts say this shows the benefit of regular inspections | [ with clause ] : the figures show that the underlying rate of inflation continues to fall. • (show oneself ) prove or demonstrate oneself to be: [ with infinitive ] : she showed herself to be a harsh critic | [ with complement ] : the youth soon showed himself a canny batsman. • explain or demonstrate something to: [ with clause ] : he showed the boy how to operate the machine. • [ with obj. and adverbial of direction ] conduct or lead: show them in, please. 4 [ no obj. ] N. Amer. finish third or in the first three in a race. ▶noun 1 a spectacle or display, typically an impressive one: spectacular shows of bluebells. 2 a play or other stage performance, especially a musical. • a light entertainment programme on television or radio. • [ usu. with adj. or noun modifier ] an event or competition involving the public display of animals, plants, or products: a dog show. • informal an undertaking, project, or organization: I man a desk in a little office. I don't run the show. 3 an outward appearance or display of a quality or feeling: Joanie was frightened of any show of affection. • an outward display intended to give a false impression: Drew made a show of looking around for firewood | [ mass noun ] : they are all show. • informal a ludicrous spectacle: now don't make a show of yourself in front of him. 4 Medicine a discharge of blood and mucus from the vagina at the onset of labour or menstruation. 5 US & Austral. /NZ an opportunity for doing something; a chance: I didn't have a show. PHRASES all over the show another way of saying all over the place (see all ). for show for the sake of appearance rather than for use. get (or keep ) the show on the road informal begin (or continue with ) an undertaking or enterprise: ‘Let's get this show on the road —we're late already. ’. give the ( whole ) show away demonstrate the inadequacies or reveal the truth of something. good (or bad or poor ) show! Brit. informal, dated used to express approval (or disapproval or dissatisfaction ). have something (or nothing ) to show for have a (or no ) visible result of (one's work or experience ): a year later, he had nothing to show for his efforts. on show being exhibited. show one's cards another way of saying show one's hand below. show cause Law produce satisfactory grounds for application of (or exemption from ) a procedure or penalty. show (someone ) a clean pair of heels informal run away (from someone ) extremely fast. show someone the door dismiss or eject someone from a place. show one's face appear in public: she was so ashamed she could hardly show her face. show the flag see flag 1. show one's hand (in a card game ) reveal one's cards. • disclose one's plans: he needed hard evidence, and to get it he would have to show his hand. show a leg [ in imperative ] Brit. informal, dated get out of bed; get up. show of force a demonstration of the forces at one's command and of one's readiness to use them. show of hands a vote carried out among a group by the raising of hands, with numbers typically being estimated rather than counted. show one's teeth Brit. demonstrate or use one's power or authority in an aggressive or intimidating way: the council showed its teeth for the first time by imposing an economic embargo. show the way indicate what can or should be done by doing it first: Morgan showed the way by becoming Deputy Governor of Jamaica. show willing Brit. display a willingness to help. PHRASAL VERBS show something forth archaic exhibit something: the heavens show forth the glory of God. show off informal boastfully display one's abilities or accomplishments. show someone /thing off display someone or something that is a source of pride: his jeans were tight-fitting, showing off his compact figure. show out Bridge reveal that one has no cards of a particular suit. show someone round (or chiefly N. Amer. around ) point out interesting features in a place or building to someone. show someone /thing up expose someone or something as being bad or faulty: it's a pity they haven't showed up the authorities for what they are. • (show someone up ) informal embarrass or humiliate someone: she says I showed her up in front of her friends. ORIGIN Old English scēawian ‘look at, inspect ’, from a West Germanic base meaning ‘look ’; related to Dutch schouwen and German schauen .
Showa
Showa |ˈʃəʊwə | ▶noun the period when Japan was ruled by the emperor Hirohito. ORIGIN Japanese, from shō ‘bright, clear ’ + wa ‘harmony ’.
show-and-tell
show-and-tell ▶noun [ mass noun ] chiefly N. Amer. a teaching method, used especially in teaching young children, in which pupils are encouraged to bring items they have selected to class and describe them to their classmates.
show bag
show bag ▶noun Austral. a bag of goods, especially trade samples or publicity material, available at events such as annual shows.
showband
show |band |ˈʃəʊband | ▶noun a band which plays cover versions of popular songs. • a band, especially a jazz band, which performs with theatrical extravagance.
show bill
show bill ▶noun an advertising poster, esp. for a theater performance. • a listing of events at a horse show: Horse & Pony Association show bill.
showbiz
show |biz |ˈʃəʊbɪz | ▶noun informal term for show business. DERIVATIVES showbizzy adjective
showboat
show |boat |ˈʃəʊbəʊt | ▶noun (in the US ) a river steamer on which theatrical performances are given. • informal, chiefly N. Amer. a show-off; an exhibitionist. ▶verb [ no obj. ] informal, chiefly N. Amer. show off: (as adj. showboating ) : a lot of showboating politicians. DERIVATIVES showboater noun
show business
show busi |ness ▶noun [ mass noun ] the theatre, films, television, and pop music as a profession or industry.
showcard
show |card |ˈʃəʊkɑːd | ▶noun a large card bearing a conspicuous design, used especially in advertising, market research, and teaching.
showcase
show |case |ˈʃəʊkeɪs | ▶noun a glass case used for displaying articles in a shop or museum. • a place or occasion for presenting something favourably to general attention: the gallery will provide a showcase for Scotland's young photographers. ▶verb [ with obj. ] exhibit; display: the albums showcase his production skills.
showdown
show |down |ˈʃəʊdaʊn | ▶noun 1 a final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute. 2 (in poker or brag ) the requirement at the end of a round that the players who remain in should show their cards to determine which is the strongest hand.
shower
shower |ˈʃaʊə | ▶noun 1 a brief and usually light fall of rain, hail, sleet, or snow. • a mass of small things falling or moving at the same time: a shower of dust sprinkled his face. • a group of particles produced by a cosmic-ray particle in the earth's atmosphere. 2 a cubicle or bath in which a person stands under a spray of water to wash. • the apparatus in a shower that produces the spray of water. • (US also shower bath ) an act of washing oneself in a shower. 3 a large number of things happening or given at the same time: a shower of awards. • [ often with modifier ] N. Amer. a party at which presents are given to someone, typically a woman who is about to get married or have a baby: she loved going to baby showers. 4 [ in sing. ] Brit. informal a group of people perceived as incompetent or worthless: look at this lot —what a shower! ▶verb 1 [ no obj., with adverbial of direction ] (of a mass of small things ) fall or be thrown in a shower: bits of broken glass showered over me. • [ with obj. and adverbial of direction ] cause (a mass of small things ) to fall in a shower: his hooves showered sparks across the concrete floor. • [ with obj. ] (shower someone with ) throw (a number of things ) all at once towards someone: hooligans showered him with rotten eggs. 2 [ with obj. ] (shower someone with ) give someone a great number of (things ): he showered her with kisses. • (shower something on /upon ) give a great number of things to (someone ): senior officers showered praise on their young policewomen. 3 [ no obj. ] wash oneself in a shower. PHRASES send someone to the showers N. Amer. informal send off or eject someone from a match, race, or contest. ORIGIN Old English scūr ‘light fall of rain, hail, etc. ’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch schoer and German Schauer .
showerproof
shower |proof |ˈʃaʊəpruːf | ▶adjective (of a garment ) resistant to light rain. ▶verb [ with obj. ] make showerproof.
showery
show ¦ery |ˈʃaʊəri | ▶adjective (of weather or a period of time ) characterized by frequent showers of rain.
showgirl
show |girl |ˈʃəʊgəːl | ▶noun an actress who sings and dances in musicals, variety acts, and similar shows.
showground
show |ground |ˈʃəʊgrəʊnd | ▶noun an area of land on which a show takes place.
show house
show house (also show home ) ▶noun Brit. a house on a newly built estate which is furnished and decorated to be shown to prospective buyers.
showing
show |ing |ˈʃəʊɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the action of showing something, or the fact of being shown: Alsatian dog, championship quality, excellent results in showing. • [ count noun ] a presentation of a cinema film or television programme: another showing of the three-part series. • [ count noun ] [ with adj. ] a performance of a specified quality: despite poor opinion poll showings, the party selected him as its candidate. • the way in which something is argued or represented: on her own showing she would make a more suitable wife for him than her twin. ORIGIN Old English scēawung.
showjumping
show |jump |ing |ˈʃəʊdʒʌmpɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] the competitive sport of riding horses over a course of fences and other obstacles in an arena, with penalty points for errors. DERIVATIVES showjump verb, showjumper noun
showman
show |man |ˈʃəʊmən | ▶noun ( pl. showmen ) a person who produces or presents shows as a profession, especially the proprietor, manager, or MC of a circus, fair, or other variety show. • a person skilled at entertaining, theatrical presentation or performance. DERIVATIVES showmanship noun
Show Me State
Show Me State informal name for Missouri.
shown
shown |ʃəʊn | past participle of show.
show-off
show-off ▶noun informal a person who acts pretentiously or who publicly parades themselves, their possessions, or their accomplishments.
showpiece
show |piece |ˈʃəʊpiːs | ▶noun 1 something which attracts attention or admiration as an outstanding example of its type: the factory has expanded and become a showpiece of British industry. • something which offers a particular opportunity for a display of skill: the serenade was a showpiece for the wind section. 2 an item of work presented for exhibition or display.
showplace
show |place |ˈʃəʊpleɪs | ▶noun a place of beauty or interest attracting many visitors.
show pony
show pony ▶noun Brit. informal a stylish or flamboyant person, especially a performer, who enjoys being in the limelight.
showreel
show |reel |ˈʃəʊriːl | ▶noun a short videotape containing examples of an actor's or director's work for showing to potential employers.
showroom
show |room |ˈʃəʊruːm, -rʊm | ▶noun a room used to display goods for sale, such as appliances, cars, or furniture.
show-stopper
show-stopper ▶noun informal a performance or item receiving prolonged applause. • something that is striking or has great popular appeal: the brilliant orange flowers against the bronze-green foliage were a show-stopper. DERIVATIVES show-stopping adjective
show time
show time ▶noun the time at which a play, film, or concert is scheduled to begin. • used to signal the beginning of an event or process that is expected to be dramatic, decisive, or otherwise significant.
show trial
show trial ▶noun a judicial trial held in public with the intention of influencing or satisfying public opinion, rather than of ensuring justice.
show tune
show tune ▶noun a song from a musical that has become popular in its own right.
show window
show win ¦dow ▶noun a shop window looking on to a street, used for exhibiting goods.
showy
showy |ˈʃəʊi | ▶adjective ( showier, showiest ) having a striking appearance or style, typically by being excessively bright, colourful, or ostentatious: showy flowers | she wore a great deal of showy costume jewellery. DERIVATIVES showily adverb, showiness noun
American Oxford Thesaurus
show
show verb 1 the stitches do not show: be visible, be seen, be in view, be obvious. ANTONYMS be invisible. 2 he wouldn't show the picture: display, exhibit, put on show /display, put on view, parade, uncover, reveal. ANTONYMS conceal. 3 Frank showed his frustration: manifest, exhibit, reveal, convey, communicate, make known; express, proclaim, make plain, make obvious, disclose, betray; formal evince. ANTONYMS suppress. 4 I'll show you how to make a daisy chain: demonstrate to, explain to, describe to, illustrate to; teach, instruct, give instructions to. 5 recent events show this to be true: prove, demonstrate, confirm, show beyond doubt; substantiate, corroborate, verify, establish, attest, certify, testify, bear out; formal evince. 6 a young woman showed them to their seats: escort, accompany, take, conduct, lead, usher, guide, direct, steer, shepherd. 7 informal they never showed: appear, arrive, come, get here /there, put in an appearance, materialize, turn up; informal show up. ▶noun 1 a spectacular show of fireworks: display, array, exhibition, presentation, exposition, spectacle. 2 the boat show: exhibition, exposition, fair, extravaganza, spectacle, exhibit. 3 they took in a show: (theatrical ) performance, musical, play, opera, ballet. 4 she's only doing it for show: appearance, display, impression, ostentation, image. 5 Drew made a show of looking busy: pretense, outward appearance, (false ) front, guise, semblance, pose, parade. 6 informal I don't run the show: undertaking, affair, operation, proceedings, enterprise, business, venture. PHRASES show off informal 1 he likes to show off when we have company: behave affectedly, put on airs, put on an act, swagger around, swank, strut, strike an attitude, posture; draw attention to oneself; informal cop an attitude. 2 that dress really shows off your green eyes: display, show to advantage, exhibit, demonstrate, parade, draw attention to, flaunt. show up 1 cancers show up on X-rays: be visible, be obvious, be seen, be revealed. 2 informal only two waitresses showed up. See show (sense 7 of the verb ). 3 the sun showed up the shabbiness of the room: expose, reveal, make visible, make obvious, highlight. 4 informal they showed him up in front of his friends. See humiliate.
showdown
showdown noun his girlfriend got into a showdown with his ex-wife: confrontation, clash, face-off.
shower
shower noun 1 a shower of rain: (light ) fall, drizzle, sprinkling, misting. 2 a shower of arrows: volley, hail, salvo, bombardment, barrage, fusillade, cannonade. 3 a shower of awards: avalanche, deluge, flood, spate, flurry; profusion, abundance. ▶verb 1 confetti showered down on us: rain, fall, hail. 2 she showered them with gifts: deluge, flood, inundate, swamp, engulf; overwhelm, overload, snow under. 3 showering praise on his cronies: lavish, heap, bestow freely.
showing
showing noun 1 another showing of the series: presentation, broadcast, airing, televising, screening. 2 the party's present showing: performance, (track ) record, results, success, achievement.
showman
showman noun 1 a traveling showman: impresario, stage manager; ringmaster, host, master of ceremonies, MC; presenter; informal emcee. 2 Jack is a great showman: entertainer, performer, virtuoso.
show-off
show-off noun informal no one minds that Amy's a show-off because she's just so funny: exhibitionist, extrovert, poser, poseur, peacock, swaggerer, self-publicist, braggart; informal showboat, blowhard, grandstander.
showy
showy adjective they spared no sequins or feathers in what may be the most showy finale ever seen on this stage: ostentatious, conspicuous, pretentious, flamboyant, gaudy, garish, brash, vulgar, loud, extravagant, fancy, ornate, overelaborate, kitsch, kitschy; pyrotechnical; informal flash, flashy, glitzy, ritzy, swanky, fancy-dancy, fancy-schmancy. ANTONYMS restrained. WORD NOTE pyrotechnical There is nothing properly wrong with describing a piece of writing or a vocal performance as pyrotechnical. The Oxford English Dictionary patiently lists this usage as the word's third figurative meaning: "Of wit, rhetoric, etc. : resembling or suggestive of fireworks; brilliant, sensational. " No, there is nothing properly wrong here. But something dies in a piece of figurative language when it is used so frequently and debased so often, and becomes a kind of "fudging term, " standing in for what would otherwise be a lengthier descriptive act. If you mean showy then say showy, and if you mean complex then say that, but if you want to unpick and understand the way a piece of rhetoric works, than pyrotechnical is a very weak adjective indeed. — ZS Conversational, opinionated, and idiomatic, these Word Notes are an opportunity to see a working writer's perspective on a particular word or usage.
Oxford Thesaurus
show
show verb 1 the dropped stitches can be left if they do not show: be visible, be seen, be in view, manifest; appear, be revealed, be obvious. ANTONYMS be invisible. 2 the first-floor gallery shows pictures of Gandhiji in London: display, exhibit, put on show, put on display, put on view, expose to view, unveil, present; launch, introduce, air, demonstrate, set out, set forth, arrange, array, flaunt, parade, uncover, reveal. ANTONYMS conceal. 3 it was Frank's turn to show his frustration: manifest, make manifest, exhibit, reveal, convey, communicate, make known; indicate, express, proclaim, intimate, make plain, make obvious, signify, evince, evidence, disclose, betray, divulge, give away. ANTONYMS suppress. 4 I'll show you how to make a daisy chain: demonstrate to, point out to, explain to, describe to, expound to; clarify, make clear, illustrate, explicate, expound, elucidate; teach, instruct someone in, give instructions in, give an idea of, tutor someone in, indoctrinate someone in. 5 recent events show this to be true: prove, demonstrate, confirm, show beyond doubt, manifest, produce /submit proof, produce /submit evidence, establish evidence, evince; witness to, give substance to, determine, demonstrate the truth of, convince someone, substantiate, corroborate, verify, establish, ratify, validate, authenticate, attest, certify, testify, document, bear out. 6 a young woman showed them to their seats: escort, accompany, take, walk, conduct, lead, usher, bow, guide, direct, steer, shepherd, attend, chaperone. 7 informal we were waiting for them, but they never showed: appear, arrive, come, get here, get there, be present, put in an appearance, make an appearance, materialize, turn up, present oneself, report, clock in, sign in; Brit. clock on; N. Amer. punch in, punch the (time ) clock; informal show up. PHRASES show off informal he was showing off, trying to make a really big impression: behave affectedly, put on airs, put on an act, give oneself airs, boast, brag, crow, trumpet, gloat, glory, swagger around, swank, bluster, strut, strike an attitude, strike a pose, posture, attitudinize; draw attention to oneself, blow one's own trumpet; N. Amer. informal cop an attitude; Austral. /NZ informal skite, big-note oneself. show something off the easel was commonly used to show off a painting: display, show to advantage, exhibit, demonstrate; parade, make a show of, draw attention to, flaunt, wave, dangle, brandish, vaunt. show up 1 modern-day swabs do show up on X-rays: be visible, be obvious, be seen, be revealed, be conspicuous, stand out, catch the eye. ANTONYMS be invisible. 2 informal only two waitresses showed up for work. See show (sense 7 of the verb ). show someone /something up 1 the sun showed up the faded shabbiness of the room: expose, reveal, bring to light, lay bare, make visible, make obvious, manifest, highlight, pinpoint, put the spotlight on. ANTONYMS conceal. 2 they showed him up in front of his friends: humiliate, humble, mortify, bring /take down, bring low, demean, expose, show in a bad light, shame, put to shame, discomfit, disgrace, discredit, downgrade, debase, degrade, devalue, dishonour, embarrass; put someone in their place, make a fool of, chasten, subdue, get the better of, have the last laugh on; abash, abase, crush, squash, quash, deflate, flatten, make someone eat humble pie; informal put down, settle someone's hash, cut down to size; N. Amer. informal make someone eat crow. ANTONYMS put someone in a good light. ▶noun 1 a spectacular show of bluebells: display, array, arrangement, exhibition, presentation, exposition, spectacle. 2 the Paris motor show: exhibition, demonstration, display, exposition, fair, presentation, extravaganza, spectacle, pageant; N. Amer. exhibit. 3 they decided to take in a show while they were up in London: performance, public performance, theatrical performance, production, staging; play, drama, film, concert, musical, piece; informal gig. 4 she's only doing it for show: appearance, display, impression, ostentation, affectation, image, window dressing. 5 Drew made a show of looking around for firewood: pretence, outward appearance, false appearance, front, false front, air, guise, semblance, false show, illusion, pose, affectation, profession, parade. 6 informal I don't run the show: undertaking, affair, operation, proceedings, enterprise, business, venture, organization, establishment.
showdown
showdown noun the government was contemplating a future showdown with the miners: confrontation, deciding event, clash, face-off, moment of truth, crisis.
shower
shower noun 1 a shower of rain: fall, light fall, drizzle, flurry, sprinkling, mizzle; downpour, deluge. 2 a shower of arrows: volley, cascade, hail, rain, storm, salvo, bombardment, barrage, fusillade, broadside, cannonade. 3 he was pleased by the shower of awards: avalanche, deluge, rush, flood, spate, torrent, cluster, flurry, wave, outbreak, outpouring; profusion, abundance, plethora, superabundance, glut; large number, large quantity, mass. ANTONYMS trickle; dearth. ▶verb 1 confetti showered down on us: rain, fall, drizzle, spray, mizzle, hail. 2 she showered them with gifts: deluge, flood, inundate, swamp, submerge, engulf, bury; overwhelm, saturate, glut, overload, beset, overburden, snow under. 3 Macmillan showered political honours on his backbenchers: lavish, pour, load, heap, bestow freely; give freely, give generously; waste, squander; informal blow.
showing
showing noun 1 another showing of the three-part series: presentation, appearance, broadcast, airing, televising, staging, playing, production, demonstration, performance. 2 on its present showing in the polls the party doesn't stand a chance: performance, track record, record, results, success, achievement, conduct, reputation.
showman
showman noun 1 a travelling showman at a fair: impresario, stage manager, publicist; ringmaster, host, compère, master of ceremonies, MC; presenter, anchorman, anchorwoman, anchorperson; N. Amer. informal emcee. 2 he is a great talker and showman: entertainer, performer, player, artist, artiste, trouper, star, virtuoso, extrovert, self-publicist, show-off.
show-off
show-off noun he was a show-off, with a big flashy car: exhibitionist, extrovert, poser, poseur, poseuse, peacock, swaggerer, egotist, bragger, braggart, boaster, self-publicist; informal pseud, trendy, swanker; N. Amer. informal blowhard; rare attitudinizer, posturer.
showy
showy adjective showy costume jewellery: ostentatious, conspicuous, pretentious, obtrusive, flamboyant, gaudy, garish, brash, vulgar, loud, extravagant, fancy, ornate, affected, theatrical, overdone, over-elaborate, kitsch, tasteless; informal flash, flashy, over the top, OTT, glitzy, fancy-pants, ritzy, swanky, splashy; N. Amer. informal superfly, bling-bling; US black English dicty. ANTONYMS discreet, restrained, plain.
Duden Dictionary
Show
Show Substantiv, feminin , die |ʃoʊ |die Show; Genitiv: der Show, Plural: die Shows englisch show, zu: to show = zeigen, darbieten, zur Schau stellen aus einem großen, bunten Unterhaltungsprogramm bestehende Vorstellung, besonders als Fernsehsendung eine Show präsentieren | in einer Show auftreten | mit einer Show auf Tournee gehen eine Show abziehen Schau 2 eine Show machen Schau jemandem die Show stehlen Schau 2
Showbiz
Show biz Substantiv, Neutrum Jargon , das |…bɪz |das Showbiz; Genitiv: des Showbiz englisch show biz, 2. Bestandteil englisch umgangssprachlich Abkürzung für: business, Business (nach der Aussprache der 1. Silbe )Showbusiness
Showblock
Show block Substantiv, maskulin , der der Showblock < Plural: Showblöcke > Show als Einlage 7 in einer Fernsehsendung eine durch zwei Showblöcke aufgelockerte Quizsendung
Showboat
Show boat Substantiv, Neutrum , das |…boʊt |das Showboat; Genitiv: des Showboats, Plural: die Showboats englisch-amerikanisch Unterhaltungsschiff für Show- und Theateraufführungen
Showbusiness
Show busi ness Substantiv, Neutrum , das |…bɪznɪs |englisch show business, Business Bereich der Unterhaltungsindustrie, der Shows, öffentliche Darbietungen, die Musikindustrie u. a. umfasst
Showcase
Show case Substantiv, maskulin oder Substantiv, Neutrum , der oder das |ˈʃoʊkeɪs |der Showcase oder das Showcase; Genitiv: des Showcase und Showcases, Showcases |[…sɪs ]|(in der Musikbranche ) [zu Zwecken der Public Relations arrangierter ] Auftritt eines Musikers, einer Musikerin, eines Ensembles vor einem Publikum aus ausgewählten Personen
Showdown
Show down , Show-down Substantiv, maskulin bildungssprachlich , der Show-down |ʃoʊˈda͜un ˈʃoʊda͜un ʃoʊˈda͜un ˈʃoʊda͜un |der Showdown; Genitiv: des Showdown [s ], Plural: die Showdowns der Show-down; Genitiv: des Show-down [s ], Plural: die Show-downs englisch showdown; eigentlich = das Aufdecken der Karten beim Poker [mit dem Untergang, der Vernichtung, der endgültigen Niederlage eines der Kontrahenten endende ] dramatische, entscheidende Konfrontation, Kraftprobe
Showergel
Sho wer gel Substantiv, Neutrum , das |ˈʃa͜uɐ …|das Showergel; Genitiv: des Showergels, Plural: die Showergels englisch ; lateinisch-italienisch-französisch Duschgel
Showgeschäft
Show ge schäft Substantiv, Neutrum , das 1 ohne Plural Showbusiness 2 Schaugeschäft 2
Showgirl
Show girl Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Showgirl | Girl in einer Show auftretende Tänzerin oder Sängerin
Showman
Show man Substantiv, maskulin , der |…mən |der Showman; Genitiv: des Showmans, Plural: die Showmen |[…mən ]|englisch showman 1 jemand, der im Showgeschäft tätig ist 2 jemand, der aus allem eine Schau zu machen versteht
Showmaster
Show mas ter Substantiv, maskulin , der Showmasterin deutsche Bildung aus englisch show (Show ) und master, Master jemand, der eine Show arrangiert und präsentiert
Showmasterin
Show mas te rin Substantiv, feminin , die weibliche Form zu Showmaster
Showroom
Show room Substantiv, maskulin , der |…ruːm |der Showroom; Genitiv: des Showrooms, Plural: die Showrooms englisch Vorführungsraum z. B. für effektvolle Präsentationen
Showstar
Show star Substantiv, maskulin , der jemand, der durch seine Auftritte in Shows, seine Tätigkeit als Showmaster [in ] zum Star 1 geworden ist
Showtalent
Show ta lent Substantiv, Neutrum , das 1 besondere Begabung, in Shows aufzutreten, sich vor einem Publikum als Unterhalter [in ] o. Ä. zu betätigen sie hat großes Showtalent 2 Person, die Showtalent 1 hat sie, er ist ein Showtalent
Showview
Show view Substantiv, Neutrum , das ® |…vjuː |Videoprogrammierung über in Programmzeitschriften ausgedruckten Ziffernreihen
French Dictionary
show
show FORME FAUTIVE Anglicisme pour spectacle, foire commerciale.
showbiz
showbiz FORME FAUTIVE Anglicisme pour industrie du spectacle.
show business
show business FORME FAUTIVE Anglicisme pour industrie du spectacle.
showroom
showroom FORME FAUTIVE Anglicisme pour salle d ’exposition. Note Technique Le terme salle de montre est un archaïsme à éviter.
Spanish Dictionary
show
show nombre masculino 1 Espectáculo de variedades, en especial el que centra su interés en un artista :show televisivo; el show radiofónico de variedades nace como reciclaje de los artistas del vaudeville, del cine y del teatro .2 coloquial Acción o cosa que llama la atención y causa asombro o escándalo :ver tocar el violín a un niño tan pequeño era todo un show .SINÓNIMO espectáculo .montar el show Esp coloquial Comportarse [una persona ] de manera que atraiga la atención y produzca asombro o escándalo :cuando no consigue lo que quiere, monta el show .Se pronuncia ‘shou ’.El plural es shows .
showman
showman nombre masculino Presentador o animador de un espectáculo o número, en especial si interviene en él como estrella y si es experimentado o famoso :como un showman de categoría, ingenioso, picante, lleno de gracia y de ironía, sabía agradar al público .Se pronuncia ‘shouman ’.El plural es showmans o showmen .
Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary
show
show /ʃoʊ /〖語源は 「見る 」〗コーパス頻度ランク show (A 〈人 〉) +名詞 ①sign (s ) (↓他動詞 5d 第1例 )②interest (↓他動詞 5d 第2例 )③picture (↓他動詞 1 第4例 )④way (↓他動詞 4b 第3例 )⑤face (→成句 show one's face )❢show は 「…を見せる; 見せて教える 」が基本の意の 動詞 で, I'll show you the way. (道を教えてあげよう )がよく使われる. 兆し 興味 感情などの抽象物を目的語に取ることも多い .動詞 ～s /-z /; ～ed /-d /; ～n /-n /, ｟まれ ｠～ed ; ～ing 他動詞 【(出して )見せる 】1 〖show A (to B )/(B ) A 〗(B 〈人 〉に )A 〈物 〉を見せる , 示す (→give 他動詞 1 語法 (5 )(a ))▸ You need to show your student ID here .あなたはここで学生証を見せなくてはいけません ▸ Ken showed me his pass [his pass to me ].ケンは私に通行証を見せた (!(1 )示す相手が 代名詞 の場合は前者の語順が好まれる. (2 )受け身はHis pass was shown (to ) me by Ken. とI was shown his pass by Ken. が可能 ) ▸ Show me what you have in your hands .手の中の物を見せてごらん ▸ I'll show you a picture of my son .息子の写真をお見せしましょう 【見せて明らかにする 】2 a. 〖show A 〗〈人 物 事が 〉A 〈事実 情報など 〉を明らかにする , 示す , 証明する ; 〖show (B ) A /(that )節 /wh節 〗(B 〈人 〉に )A […ということ , …か ]を明らかにする ▸ The figures [data ] show our sales performance .その数字 [データ ]は我々の売上実績を示している ▸ Our records show (that ) he has not made any payments for a year .我々の記録によると, 彼は1年間一切支払いをしていない ▸ This chart shows (us ) how people spend their spare time .この図表は人々がどう余暇を過ごすかを示している ▸ show a profit 〈会社などが 〉利益を上げている .b. 〖show A (to be ) C 〗AがCであることを示す (!Cは 名詞 形容詞 ) ; 〖show (that )節 /wh節 〗…ということ […か ]を示す ▸ The game result clearly shows him to be a good player [that he is a good player ].試合結果は明らかに彼が優れた選手であることを示している .3 a. 〖show A (doing )〗〈絵 写真などが 〉 (…している )Aを表している , 描いて [写して ]いる ; 〖～ wh節 〗…かを表している ▸ The photo showed the baby smiling at her [in her arm ].その写真には赤ん坊が彼女にほほえんで [彼女の腕に抱かれて ]いる様子が写っていた .b. 〈計器が 〉〈数値など 〉を表示する ▸ My watch shows 10 .僕の時計は10時を指している .【見せて教える 】4 a. 〖show A to B /B A 〗B 〈人 〉にAを教える , やってみせる ; 指し示す (→give 他動詞 1 語法 (5 )(a )); 〖show A wh節 〗Aに … かを教える [やってみせる ]▸ He showed us how to paint a wall faster .彼はどうすれば壁をより早く塗ることができるかやってみせてくれた .b. 〖show A ＋副詞 〗A 〈人 〉を案内する (out, up ) (!副詞 は方向 到達点の表現 ) ; 〖show B A 〗BにA 〈道 場所など 〉を案内する ▸ She showed me to the office .彼女は僕をオフィスまで案内してくれた ▸ show him the garden 彼に庭を案内する ▸ Follow me and I'll show [╳teach ] you the way .道を教えてあげるから一緒にきて (!連れて行ったり, 地図を書いたりして案内することで, 口で説明するだけならtellを用いる ) .【表に出す [出る ]】5 a. 〖show A (to be ) C 〗AがCであることを見せる , わからせる ; 〖show (that )節 /wh節 〗…ということ […か ]を見せる ▸ She has shown herself to be a reliable member of the team. ≒She has shown that she is a reliable member of the team .彼女は自分がチームの頼りになる一員であることを示した .b. ｟くだけて ｠〈人 〉に実力 [能力 ]を示す (!受け身にしない ) ▸ I'll show them . They'll be sorry .あいつらをぎゃふんといわせてやる . 後悔するだろうよ .c. 〖show A (to [for ] B )/(B ) A 〗〈人などが 〉(B 〈人 〉に )A 〈態度など 〉を示す ▸ show a lot of patience to the children [the children a lot of patience ]子供たちに対してとても寛大なところを見せる ▸ show kindness to others 他人に親切にする ▸ You have to show some respect for [to ] your parents .君は両親に対して敬意を示さなくてはいけない .d. 〈人 表情などが 〉〈感情など 〉を見せる , 表す , 表に出す ; 〖show (that )節 /wh節 〗…であるという […かという ]気持ちを表す ▸ His face showed no signs of fear .彼の顔からは恐怖心がまったくうかがえなかった ▸ show (an ) interest in chemistry 化学に興味を示す ▸ She tried not to show how shocked she really was .彼女はどんなにショックを受けたかを見せないようにした .6 〈しみ 汚れなど 〉を目立たせる ▸ A gray carpet doesn't show the dirt .グレーのじゅうたんはほこりが目立たない .7 a. 〈映画 テレビ番組など 〉を上映 [上演 ]する , 放送する ; 〈人 博物館などが 〉〈芸術作品など 〉を公開 [展示 ]する , 発表する (!しばしば受け身や進行形で ) ▸ The promoters are showing the movie in Paris first .興行主はその映画をまずパリで公開している ▸ Her paintings are being shown in major galleries .彼女の絵は主なギャラリーで展示中だ .b. 〈動物など 〉を競技会に出品する .8 〘法 〙〈訴訟事由など 〉を申し立てる , 弁じる .自動詞 1 a. 〈物が 〉見える , 現れる ; ｟英 まれ ｠〖～＋形容詞 〗…に見える ▸ His underpants showed .彼のズボン下が見えていた ▸ Gray roots are showing under the dye in her hair .彼女の染めた髪に白い根元が見えてきた ▸ The grapes show black and juicy .そのブドウは (紫 )色が濃くて果汁がたっぷりありそうだ .b. 〈感情 態度などが 〉表れる , 表に出る ▸ Happiness [Disappointment ] showed in his face .幸せ [失望 ]が彼の顔に表れた .2 〈映画 興行などが 〉上映 [上演 ]される , 公開 [発表 ]される ; 〈人が 〉展示 [興行 ]をしている ▸ The movie will be showing in London from next week .その映画はロンドンでは来週から公開です .3 ｟主に米 くだけて ｠(約束の場所に )現れる , 姿を見せる (↓成句 show up ).4 ｟米 ｠〈競馬馬が 〉3着 (以内 )になる .… and it sh ó ws ｟話 ｠(善し悪しは )一見してすぐわかる, (見れば )一目瞭然 （りようぜん ）だ (!特によくないことをさして ) .(h à ve ) s ò mething [n ò thing ] to sh ó w for A A 〈努力など 〉の成果を得る [は何もない ] (!ほかにlittle, a lotなどが来るときもある ) ▸ They had nothing [very little ] to show for their investment .彼らは投資の成果をまったく [ほとんど ]得られなかった .Í 'll show A .｟話 ｠A 〈人 〉を見返してやる (!Aはhim, her, themなど 代名詞 ; ↑他動詞 5 b ) .it (j ù st ) g ò es to sh ó w (that ) …＝It j ù st sh ó ws (that ) …｟話 ｠(直前に述べた内容などをさして )〈それ その事実が 〉…を [であることを ]証明する, 示している .sh ò w A ar ó und [ar ó und A ]A 〈人 〉を案内して回る .sh ò w ó ff ｟くだけて けなして ｠かっこよく見せる (→show-off )▸ Stop showing off ! We all know that's just a fake Rolex!ひけらかすのはやめなよ . にせロレックスだってみんな知ってるんだから .sh ò w A ó ff [ó ff A ]1 Aを見せびらかす ▸ show off one's new dress これ見よがしに新調した服を見せる .2 〈衣服などが 〉A 〈人の特徴 〉を引き立たせる .sh ó w one s è lf 〈人 物が 〉現れる, 姿を見せる .sh ó w A over B ｟主に英 ｠A 〈人 〉にB 〈建売物件など 〉を案内して回る .sh ò w A r ó und [r ó und A ]｟英 ｠＝show A around .sh ò w thr ó ugh 透けて見える ; 〈本性などが 〉出てくる, 隠せない .sh ò w thr ó ugh A Aを通して透けて見える ; 〈本性などが 〉Aに表れる .sh ò w ú p 1 ｟くだけて ｠〈人が 〉【予定の場所に 】顔を出す, 現れる, 姿を見せる (appear ) «for , to » ▸ He didn't show up until the party was nearly over .彼はパーティがほとんど終わるまで姿を見せなかった .2 〈物が 〉見えるようになる, 現れる ; 〈本性などが 〉現れる .sh ò w A ú p [ú p A ]1 A 〈物 事 〉を目立たせる, 見えるようにする ; «…だと » A 〈人 〉をあばく «as , for , to be » ▸ The test showed up the gunpowder on his hands .そのテストで彼の手についた火薬がはっきり見えた .2 ｟英 くだけて ｠A 〈人 〉を戸惑わせる, Aに恥ずかしい思いをさせる .3 ｟英 くだけて ｠A 〈人 〉よりうまくやってのける .sh ò w w í lling ｟英 ｠やる気を見せる, 意志を見せる .名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 C ショー , 見世物 , 興行 ▸ a magic show マジックショー ▸ produce [stage, put on ] a show ショーを製作 [上演 ]する .2 C テレビ [ラジオ ]番組 , ショー ▸ one's favorite TV show [show on TV ]お気に入りのテレビ番組 ▸ host a talk show トーク番組の司会をする .3 C U 品評会 , 展覧会 , 展示会 ▸ hold a motor show 自動車の展示会を開催する .4 a. U 〖通例a ～ of A 〗Aの表れ , 表現 , 様子 ; Aを示す事 ▸ Your show of courage deserves a reward .君が示した勇気はほうびに値する ▸ a show of impatience [gratitude ]いらだち [感謝 ]の様子 ▸ a show of force 力の誇示 .b. U 〖時にa ～ of A 〗Aの見せかけ , うわべ ▸ It's all show !それはみんな見せかけさ ▸ I made a show of checking my watch .僕は時計を見るふりをした .5 C U 見もの , 景観 ; 光景 ▸ a beautiful show of roses 美しいバラの眺め .6 ｟くだけて ｠〖単数形で 〗(ある事が行われる )場 , 状況 ; 仕事 .7 C ｟くだけて 主に英 ｠〖通例単数形で 〗出来ばえ ▸ put on a good [wonderful ] show 立派な出来具合だ .8 ｟米話 ｠〖a ～〗チャンス , 機会 ▸ give A a show Aにチャンスを与える .9 C ｟米 くだけて ｠(競馬 競走などの )3着 .10 C (陣痛などの前兆となる )出血 .a sh ò w of h á nds (賛成 反対を示す )挙手 ▸ decide by a show of hands 挙手で決める .b è [g ò ] on sh ó w 展示 [陳列 ]されている ▸ The latest model is on show .最新型が展示されている .for sh ó w 見せかけだけの ; 見せびらかしに ▸ go to church just for show 形だけ教会へ行く .g è t the [this ] sh ò w on the r ó ad ｟話 ｠活動 [旅行 ]などを開始 [実行 ]する .g ì ve the (wh ò le ) sh ó w aw à y ｟話 ｠秘密をばらす ; 馬脚を現す .(Jolly ) g ò od sh ó w!｟英 くだけた話 やや古 ｠お見事 .m à ke [put ò n ] a sh ó w of A Aをしてみせる, 目につくように行う (!Aは 名詞 動名 ; ↑名詞 4 b 用例 ) .r ù n the [this ] sh ó w ｟くだけて ｠場の責任を持つ, 取り仕切る .st è al [run aw à y with, walk ò ff with ] the sh ó w (脇役が )人気をさらう .the gr è atest sh ó w on é arth 史上最大のショー (!サーカスのこと ) .～̀ and t é ll 展示と説明 〘学校に珍しい物などを持ってこさせて, ほかの生徒たちに向かって説明させる教育方法 〙.～́ b ù siness ショービジネス, 芸能界 (｟くだけて ｠showbiz ).～́ g ì rl ＝showgirl .～́ h ò use [h ò me ]モデルハウス (｟米 ｠model home ).～́ j ù mper 〘馬術 〙障害飛越競技選手 .～́ j ù mping 〘馬術 〙障害飛越競技 .～́ tr ì al ｟けなして ｠公開裁判, 見せしめ裁判 .～́ t ù ne ミュージカルの曲 .
showbiz
sh ó w b ì z 名詞 ｟くだけて ｠＝show business .
showboat
sh ó w b ò at 名詞 C ｟米 ｠演芸船, ショーボート 〘芸人を乗せて米国Mississippi川沿いを巡業して回った 〙.
showcase
sh ó w c à se 名詞 C 1 陳列用ガラスケース ; 展示場 .2 (人に見てもらう )絶好の機会 .動詞 他動詞 …を展示 [陳列 ]する, 披露する .
showdown
sh ó w d ò wn 名詞 C 1 〘トランプ 〙ショーダウン 〘ポーカーで勝負をつけるためにすべての手札を開けて見せること 〙.2 〖通例単数形で 〗(事件解決などの )最後の対決, どたん場 ; (論争などの )対決 ; 最終的決定, 決着 .
shower
show er /ʃáʊə r / (! -ow-は /aʊ /) 〖語源は 「強風 」〗名詞 複 ～s /-z /C 1 シャワー (を浴びること ); シャワー器具 (→bathroom ); 〖しばしば ～s 〗(スポーツセンターなどの )シャワールーム (shower bath )▸ take ｟主に米 ｠[have ｟主に英 ｠] a shower シャワーを浴びる ▸ My room has a shower but no bath .私の部屋にはシャワーはついているが, 浴そうはない ▸ She's in the shower .彼女はシャワーを浴びている .2 〖しばしば ～s 〗夕立 , にわか雨 ; (雪などの )短いひと降り ▸ be caught in a light [heavy ] shower 小降りの [激しい ]にわか雨にあう ▸ Mainly dry today with scattered showers towards evening .｟天気予報 ｠今日はおおむね晴れで夜にかけて所によりにわか雨でしょう ▸ April showers bring summer flowers .｟ことわざ ｠4月の雨が夏の花を咲かせる .3 〖a ～ of A 〗おびただしい数 [量 ]のA , Aの雨 (!Aは C 名詞複数形または U 名詞 ) ▸ a shower of praise [insults ]賞賛 [侮辱 ]のあらし ▸ A shower of sparks flew up .火の粉が激しく散った .4 ｟主に米 ｠(結婚 出産を控えた女性への )お祝い品贈呈パーティ ▸ hold a bridal [baby ] shower 結婚 [出産 ]祝いパーティをやる .5 ｟英 くだけて ｠だらけたやつら , ろくでなしの集団 .動詞 他動詞 1 【粒状の物を 】〈人 〉に 雨のように注ぐ , ばらまく «with » ▸ The happy couple were showered with confetti outside the church .その幸せなカップルは教会の外で紙吹雪に迎えられた .2 〖～ A with B /B on [upon ] A 〗A 〈人 〉にB 〈贈り物 賞賛 キスなど 〉を浴びせる ▸ He showered her with jewelry. ≒He showered jewelry on her .彼は彼女に次々と宝石を贈った .3 …をにわか雨でぬらす ; 【水などを 】〈場所 〉に まく «with » .自動詞 1 シャワーを浴びる .2 〈物が 〉 «…に » 雨のように降る (down ) «on , over » .3 〖itを主語にして 〗にわか雨が降る .～́ c à p シャワーキャップ .～́ c ù rtain シャワーカーテン (→bathroom ).～́ g è l ｟英 ｠シャワー用液体石けん .～́ h è ad シャワーヘッド 〘取っ手の湯の出る部分 〙.
showerproof
sh ó wer pr ò of 形容詞 〈生地 服などが 〉防水の .
showery
show er y /ʃáʊ (ə )ri /形容詞 〈天候が 〉にわか雨の (多い ).
showgirl
sh ó w g ì rl 名詞 C ショーガール, (ナイトクラブなどの )コーラスガール (｟男女共用 ｠chorus member, dancer ).
showing
sh ó w ing 名詞 1 C 展示 ; 公開 ; 上映 ; 上演 ▸ a showing of new-model cars 新型車の展示 (会 )2 U 〖時にa ～〗外観, 体裁, 見映え ; 出来映え, 成績 ▸ make a good [bad, poor ] showing よい [悪い, まずい ]出来映えである .3 U 〖時にa ～〗(事実 実状 数字などの )公表 ; 提示 ; 情況 ▸ on your own showing 君の話によれば ▸ on A's present showing Aの現状から判断すると .
showman
sh ó w man 名詞 複 -men C 興行師 (｟男女共用 ｠show manager ); 演技の才能のある人 (｟男女共用 ｠entertainer ).
showmanship
sh ó w man sh ì p /-ʃɪ̀p /名詞 U 興行手腕 ; 演出術 ; 観客を引き付ける手腕 (｟男女共用 ｠performing skills ).
shown
shown /ʃoʊn /動詞 showの過去分詞 .
show-off
sh ó w- ò ff 名詞 複 ～s ｟くだけて ｠1 C 見せびらかす人, 自慢屋 .2 U 見せびらかし .
showpiece
sh ó w p ì ece 名詞 C 展示品 [見本 ]; (特に )優れた見本 ; (見本となる )模範的な品 .
showplace
sh ó w pl à ce 名詞 C 名所 .
showroom
sh ó w r ò om 名詞 C ショールーム, (商品の )展示室 .
showstopper
sh ó w st ò p per 名詞 C (大喝采 （かつさい ）を受けて演技を中断させるほどの )名演技 ; 名優, 名歌手 .
showstopping
sh ó w st ò p ping 形容詞 〈演技などが 〉喝采 （かつさい ）で中断されるほど見事な .
showtime
sh ó w t ì me 名詞 C U (演劇 映画などの )開始時間, ショータイム ; 見せ場 .
showy
show y /ʃóʊi /形容詞 1 目立つ, 華やかな .2 派手な, けばけばしい .sh ó w i ly 副詞 sh ó w i ness 名詞
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