display
display — 動詞
1. to put things such as products, artworks, or collected items somewhere the publi
展示
陳列物品供人觀看
to put things such as products, artworks, or collected items somewhere the public can see them, for instance in a shop window, a museum case, or at a fair.
The museum displayed ancient pottery from the Han dynasty in glass cases.
博物館在玻璃櫃中展示了漢朝的古陶器。
passive or active arrangement for public viewing
Local artists displayed their paintings at the community centre last weekend.
上週末，在社區中心展示了本地藝術家的畫作。
The shop window displayed elegant silk dresses that caught every passer-by's eye.
櫥窗裡展示的優雅絲質洋裝吸引了每位路人的目光。
Antonia carefully displayed her grandmother's jewellery collection on black velvet.
Antonia 小心翼翼地將祖母的珠寶收藏展示在黑色天鵝絨上。
- hide
to put something where it cannot be seen
文法句型
display + noun phrase (object on show)
用法筆記
Common collocations include display goods/products in a shop and display artwork in a gallery or museum. The object is typically a collection or set of items, not a single small object.
常見錯誤
2. to let other people see a particular emotion, attitude, or quality through your
流露
透過行為表現情緒
to let other people see a particular emotion, attitude, or quality through your words, behaviour, or facial expression — for example, displaying courage during a crisis or anger at an unfair decision.
Despite the pain, Nellie displayed remarkable courage throughout her recovery.
儘管身體疼痛，Nellie 在康復過程中仍展現了非凡的勇氣。
display + abstract noun (courage/emotion)
The young boy displayed great excitement when he opened his birthday presents.
那個小男孩打開生日禮物時表現得非常興奮。
Tamar displayed no sign of nervousness during her first job interview.
Tamar 在第一次工作面試中沒有表現出任何緊張的跡象。
The team captain displayed genuine pride as he lifted the trophy above his head.
球隊隊長將獎盃高舉過頭時，流露出真摯的自豪。
- show
more general and less formal; works in everyday speech
- demonstrate
stronger implication that the quality is proven through action
- exhibit
slightly formal; suggests the quality is clearly visible to others
文法句型
display + abstract noun (emotion/quality)
用法筆記
Subject is typically a person or group. The object is almost always an abstract noun such as courage, emotion, anger, excitement, sympathy, or affection. Frequently used in formal or written contexts.
常見錯誤
3. to make words, images, or information appear on a digital screen such as a compu
顯示
在螢幕上呈現資訊
to make words, images, or information appear on a digital screen such as a computer monitor, phone, or television; or for something to appear there.
The error message displayed a warning about low battery power on the phone.
手機上的錯誤訊息顯示了電量不足的警告。
transitive: device/person + displays + information
Kian's smart watch displays his step count and heart rate all day long.
Kian 的智慧手錶整天都會顯示他的步數和心率。
When you click the link, the website displays a short instructional video.
點擊連結後，網站會顯示一段簡短的教學影片。
The airport screen displayed the departure time for the flight to Tokyo.
機場螢幕顯示了前往東京的班機起飛時間。
文法句型
display + noun phrase; display on + screen/device
用法筆記
Often used in the passive: 'The information is displayed on the screen.' Can be used intransitively in technical contexts: 'The warning displays at the top of the page.'
display — 名詞
1. things that are placed somewhere so the public can see them, or a show put on fo
展覽；陳列
供人觀看的物品擺設或演出
things that are placed somewhere so the public can see them, or a show put on for an audience — for instance, goods in a shop window, artefacts in a museum, or a fireworks show at a festival.
The museum's new display of Egyptian artefacts attracted huge crowds all week.
博物館新推出的埃及文物展覽整週都吸引了大量人潮。
display of + collection/items
A beautiful display of seasonal flowers filled the main square in spring.
春天時，主廣場上佈滿了美麗的季節花卉擺設。
The fireworks display on New Year's Eve lit up the entire sky over the harbour.
跨年夜的煙火表演照亮了港口的整片天空。
The children's art display covered every wall of the school hallway.
學校走廊的每一面牆都被兒童畫作展覽給覆蓋了。
- exhibition
more formal; usually implies a planned event in a gallery or museum
- show
broader; can refer to any event where things are presented
- exhibit
usually refers to a single item or a small group within a larger display
文法句型
a display of + noun
用法筆記
Often used with 'on': 'The paintings are on display at the gallery.' 'Window display' and 'fireworks display' are common compound nouns.
2. a moment when someone's feelings, attitudes, or inner qualities become visible t
流露；展現
情緒或態度的外在表現
a moment when someone's feelings, attitudes, or inner qualities become visible to other people through their words, actions, or facial expression.
His public display of anger embarrassed everyone in the meeting room.
他在會議上公開發怒，讓所有人感到尷尬。
display of + emotion (anger/affection/grief)
Saira's display of affection toward the stray kitten warmed everyone's hearts.
Saira 對那隻流浪小貓流露的關愛溫暖了每個人的心。
A rare display of kindness from the strict head teacher surprised the whole class.
嚴格的校長難得展現出善意，讓全班同學都大吃一驚。
The politician's display of sympathy seemed calculated rather than genuine.
那位政治人物的同情表現與其說真誠，不如說是刻意為之。
- show
more general and less formal; 'a show of emotion' is less intense
- demonstration
suggests a deliberate, often physical, expression of a quality
- outburst
implies a sudden, uncontrolled display, often negative
- restraint
the act of holding back one's feelings
文法句型
a display of + emotion noun
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'of' plus an abstract noun: a display of affection, a display of strength, a display of grief. Often carries a nuance that the emotion is being shown outwardly and noticeably.
3. the part of a gadget like a computer, phone, tablet, or television where words,
螢幕；顯示器
電子裝置的顯示畫面
the part of a gadget like a computer, phone, tablet, or television where words, numbers, and pictures appear visually.
The new tablet has a bright display that is easy to read outdoors.
這款新平板配備了明亮的螢幕，在戶外也能輕鬆閱讀。
adjective + display (bright/colour/HD)
Dario's computer display suddenly went black in the middle of his work.
Dario 的電腦螢幕在他工作到一半時突然變黑了。
The car's display shows the remaining distance and expected arrival time.
汽車的顯示器會顯示剩餘里程和預計抵達時間。
The shop assistant recommended a display with higher colour accuracy for photo editing.
店員推薦了一款色彩準確度更高的顯示器來進行修圖。
文法句型
adjective + display
用法筆記
In technology contexts, 'display' can refer to either the screen itself or the image shown on it. 'LCD display', 'OLED display', and 'touchscreen display' are common technical compounds.