When you display something, you show everyone. If you run up to someone in the street, throw your arms around her, and plant a big kiss on her face, you're displaying your affection for all the world to see.
Besides public displays of emotion, a display can also be common and lifeless. Department store windows often have elaborate displays of the latest fashions, and your computer screen can also be called a display. If you’re especially proud of your butterfly collection, you can put it on display in your office. When showing off for the ladies, peacocks fan out their colorful tail feathers, and that, too, is called a display — a word for male animal courtship behavior.
ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Anglo-French desplaier, desploier, literally, to unfold — more at deploy
DATE 14th century
transitive verb 1. a. to put or spread before the view display the flag b. to make evident displayed great skill c. to exhibit ostentatiously liked to display his erudition 2.obsolete:descry intransitive verb 1.obsolete:show off 2. to make a breeding display penguins displayed and copulated Synonyms:seeshow • dis·play·able \\-ˈsplā-ə-bəl\\ adjective
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noun
USAGE often attributive
DATE 1665
1. a. (1) a setting or presentation of something in open view a fireworks display (2) a clear sign or evidence :exhibition a display of courage b. ostentatious show c. type, composition, or printing designed to catch the eye d. an eye-catching arrangement by which something is exhibited a display of artifacts — often used with on her early paintings are currently on display e. an electronic device (as a cathode-ray tube) that presents information in visual form; also: the visual information 2. a pattern of behavior exhibited especially by male birds in the breeding season
[transitive]display somethingto show a quality, feeling, skill or type of behaviour; to show signs of something显示,显露,表现(尤指特性或情感)
I have rarely seen her display any sign of emotion.我难得见到她将喜怒形于色。
He displays amazing skill with a golf club. 他在高尔夫俱乐部表现出惊人的技巧。
The supporting cast displays real acting talent.配角演员展示了真正的演艺人才。
These statistics display a definite trend.这些统计数据表现出一种明显的趋势。
Many animals in stressful conditions display this behaviour. 许多处于压力状态的动物都表现出这种行为。
From 1811 until his death in 1820, George III displayed symptoms of insanity.从1811年到1820年他去世,乔治三世表现出精神错乱的症状。
Extra Examples
He displayed remarkable courage.他表现出非凡的勇气。
displaying a lack of understanding缺乏理解
displaying the symptoms of nervous exhaustion表现出神经疲劳的症状
Every so often he would display a vein of sharp humour.他常常每时每刻都会表现出尖锐的幽默感。
A group of artists will be displaying their skills to the students.一群艺术家将向学生展示他们的技能。
[transitive]display something(of a computer, etc.计算机等)to show information显示
Giant screens displayed images of cheering crowds.巨型屏幕显示了欢呼人群的图像。
ways of displaying information on screen在屏幕上显示信息的方式
Extra Examples
The screen will display the username in the top right-hand corner.屏幕将在右上角显示用户名称。
This column displays the title of the mail message.这一栏显示邮件标题。
[intransitive](specialist)(of male birds and animals雄性的鸟兽)to show a special pattern of behaviour that is intended to attract a female bird or animal(为求偶)炫耀
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘unfurl, unfold’): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare ‘scatter, disperse’ (in medieval Latin ‘unfold’). Compare with deploy.
[countable, uncountable]the words, pictures, etc. shown on a computer screen; the process of showing words, pictures, etc. on a computer screen(计算机屏幕上的)显示,显像
a high resolution colour display高分辨率彩色显示
the processing and display of high volumes of information大量信息的处理和显示。
[countable]an electronic device for presenting words, pictures, etc.
The colour display now costs £400.这台彩色显示器要花400英镑
[countable](specialist)a special pattern of behaviour by male birds and animals of some species that is intended to attract a female bird or animal(为求偶)炫耀
Males perform courtship displays to attract mates.男性进行求爱表演以吸引伴侣。
Word OriginMiddle English (in the sense ‘unfurl, unfold’): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare ‘scatter, disperse’ (in medieval Latin ‘unfold’). Compare with deploy.
Idioms
on display
put in a place where people can look at it陈列;展出synonymshow
Designs for the new sports hall are on display in the library.新体育馆的设计图展示在图书馆里。
to put something on temporary/permanent display临时/长期展出某物
Extra Examples
Examples of her work will go on permanent display in the new museum.她的一些作品将在新博物馆永久陈列。
On display are earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from jade, amber and amethyst.展出的有用玉石、琥珀和紫水晶做的耳环、项链和手镯。
The birds were put on display at the zoological society.这些鸟将在动物协会展出。
The jewels are normally kept on static display in the museum.博物馆里珠宝通常是在固定位置展出的。
display
noun 1a display of dolls and puppets | planned events include a motorcycle display EXHIBITION , exposition, exhibit, array, arrangement, presentation, demonstration; SPECTACLE , show, parade, pageant, extravaganza; informal expo, demo.
2every clansman was determined to outdo the Campbells in display OSTENTATION , ostentatiousness, showiness, show, pomp, extravagance, ornateness, flamboyance, lavishness, resplendence, splendour, splendidness; informal swank, swankiness, pizzazz, razzle-dazzle, flashiness, glitz, glitziness, splashiness. -opposite(s): MODESTY.
3any display of outrage or temperament was frowned upon MANIFESTATION , expression, show, showing, indication, evidence, betrayal, revelation, disclosure. -opposite(s): CONCEALMENT.
verb 1the Crown Jewels displayed are only copies EXHIBIT , show, put on show, put on view, expose to view, present, unveil, set forth; arrange, dispose, array, lay out, set out.
2he uses the play to display his many theatrical talents SHOW OFF , parade, flaunt, flourish, reveal; publicize, make public, make known, give publicity to, call attention to, draw attention to; informal flash, push, plug, hype, boost. -opposite(s): HIDE.
3every so often she would display a vein of sharp humour MANIFEST , show evidence of, evince, betray, give away, reveal, disclose; demonstrate, show. -opposite(s): CONCEAL.
displaynoun | verb 1 di·splay / dI5sple ; dI5spleI /nounC 1.OBJECTS 物体, an arrangement of things for people to look at or buy展览,陈列,展示: [+ of ]
•a superb display of African masks非洲面具的精彩展览
•a dazzling display (=very good display) of flowers令人目眩神迷的花卉展
•The window display caught her eye.橱窗陈列吸引了她的目光。
•display cases containing old photographs摆放老照片的陈列柜
2.ENTERTAINMENT 娱乐, a public performance of something that is intended to entertain people表演:
•a fireworks display烟火表演
[+ of ]
•a display of juggling杂耍表演
3.on display a. something that is on display is in a public place where people can look at it展出,陈列;SYNon show
•Mapplethorpe's photographs were first put on display in New York.马普尔索普的摄影作品首先在纽约展出。
be / go on display
•One of the world's oldest cars has gone on display in Brighton today.今天在布赖顿展出了一辆世界上最早的汽车。
b. if a quality, feeling, or skill is on display, it is very clear and easy to notice明显,显而易见:
•The musical talent on display is extremely impressive.那突出的音乐天赋给人印象极为深刻。
4.display of affection / emotion / aggression etc an occasion when someone clearly shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality爱意/情绪/攻击性等的流露:
•Unprovoked displays of aggression cannot be tolerated.无缘无故的挑衅行为是让人无法忍受的。
5.ON EQUIPMENT 设备上, a part of a piece of equipment that shows information, for example a computer screen显示器:
•This time the display flashed a red warning signal.这次显示器上闪烁着红色的报警信号。
2 displayverb 1.Tto show something to people, or put it in a place where people can see it easily展示,陈列:
•shop windows displaying the latest fashions展示最新时装的商店橱窗
•All the exam results will be displayed on the noticeboard.所有的考试成绩将公布在布告板上。
2.Tto clearly show a feeling, attitude, or quality by what you do or say显示,显露〔某种情感、态度或特质〕:
•She displayed no emotion on the witness stand.她在证人席上面无表情。
•ten piano pieces, each written to display the talents of individual players十首钢琴作品,每一首都为展示演奏者的才华而作
3.Tif a computer or something similar displays information, it shows it on its screen显示〔信息〕:
•I pressed 'return' and an error message was displayed.我按了“回车”键后就显示了一条错误信息。
4.Iif a male bird or animal displays, it behaves in a particular way as a signal to other birds or animals, especially to attract a female〔尤指雄性动物为吸引雌性而〕炫耀,夸示
display ★★★★☆
1.VERB 动词展示;展览;陈列 If you display something that you want people to see, you put it in a particular place, so that people can see it easily.
【语法信息】:V n
【搭配模式】:oft N of n
Among the protesters and war veterans proudly displaying their medals was Aubrey Rose...
在抗议者和骄傲地展示勋章的退伍老兵中,就有奥布里·罗斯。
The cabinets display seventeenth-century blue-and-white porcelain.
展柜中陈列着17世纪的青花瓷。
Display is also a noun.
Most of the other artists whose work is on display were his pupils or colleagues.
其他参展的艺术家大多是他的学生或同事。
2.VERB 动词展现;展示 If you display something, you show it to people.
【语法信息】:V n to n
【语法信息】:V n
She displayed her wound to the twelve gentlemen of the jury...
她给陪审团的 12 位男士看了她的伤口。
The chart can then display the links connecting these groups.
这张图就会显示出这些群体之间的关联。
3.VERB 动词显示,显露,表现(特性或情感) If you display a characteristic, quality, or emotion, you behave in a way which shows that you have it.
【语法信息】:V n
It was unlike Gordon to display his feelings...
戈登不太可能表露他的情感。
He has displayed remarkable courage in his efforts to reform the party.
在政党改革中,他表现出了非凡的勇气。
Display is also a noun.
Normally, such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.
通常,只有在母亲面前他的情感才会如此外露。
4.VERB 动词(计算机)显示 When a computer displays information, it shows it on a screen.
【语法信息】:V n
They started out by looking at the computer screens which display the images...
他们开始在显示那些图像的电脑屏幕上寻找。
Using the option to display only text speeds things up a lot.
选用纯文本显示可以使速度大幅提升。
5.N-COUNT 可数名词展示;展览;陈列 A display is an arrangement of things that have been put in a particular place, so that people can see them easily.
【搭配模式】:oft N of n
...a display of your work...
你的成果展示
She was leaning against a display case of prints of Paris.
她正倚靠在一个展示巴黎照片的陈列柜上。
6.N-COUNT 可数名词表演 A display is a public performance or other event which is intended to entertain people.
【搭配模式】:with supp
...the firework display.
烟火表演
...gymnastic displays.
体操表演
...the Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team.
皇家空军红箭表演队
7.N-COUNT 可数名词See also:liquid crystal display;(计算机屏幕上的)显示,显像;显示器 The display on a computer screen is the information that is shown there. The screen itself can also be referred to as the display .
【搭配模式】:usu sing
A hard copy of the screen display can also be obtained from a printer.
屏幕上显示的内容也可以通过打印机打印一份。
...obscure error messages appearing on the display.
显示器上出现的令人费解的错误信息
display★★★★☆
1[VERB 动词] 展示;展览;陈列;If you display something that you want people to see, you put it in a particular place, so that people can see it easily. [V n] [oft N of n]
Among the protesters and war veterans proudly displaying their medals was Aubrey Rose...
在抗议者和骄傲地展示勋章的退伍老兵中,就有奥布里·罗斯。
The cabinets display seventeenth-century blue-and-white porcelain.
展柜中陈列着17世纪的青花瓷。
Display is also a noun.
Most of the other artists whose work is on display were his pupils or colleagues.
其他参展的艺术家大多是他的学生或同事。
2[VERB 动词] 展现;展示;If you display something, you show it to people. [V n to n] [V n]
She displayed her wound to the twelve gentlemen of the jury...
她给陪审团的 12 位男士看了她的伤口。
The chart can then display the links connecting these groups.
这张图就会显示出这些群体之间的关联。
3[VERB 动词] 显示,显露,表现(特性或情感);If you display a characteristic, quality, or emotion, you behave in a way which shows that you have it. [V n]
It was unlike Gordon to display his feelings...
戈登不太可能表露他的情感。
He has displayed remarkable courage in his efforts to reform the party.
在政党改革中,他表现出了非凡的勇气。
Display is also a noun.
Normally, such an outward display of affection is reserved for his mother.
通常,只有在母亲面前他的情感才会如此外露。
4[VERB 动词] (计算机)显示;When a computer displays information, it shows it on a screen. [V n]
They started out by looking at the computer screens which display the images...
他们开始在显示那些图像的电脑屏幕上寻找。
Using the option to display only text speeds things up a lot.
选用纯文本显示可以使速度大幅提升。
5[N-COUNT 可数名词] 展示;展览;陈列;A display is an arrangement of things that have been put in a particular place, so that people can see them easily. [oft N of n]
//...a display of your work...
你的成果展示
She was leaning against a display case of prints of Paris.
她正倚靠在一个展示巴黎照片的陈列柜上。
6[N-COUNT 可数名词] 表演;A display is a public performance or other event which is intended to entertain people. [with supp]
//...the firework display.
烟火表演
//...gymnastic displays.
体操表演
//...the Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team.
皇家空军红箭表演队
7[N-COUNT 可数名词] See also:liquid crystal display; (计算机屏幕上的)显示,显像;显示器;The display on a computer screen is the information that is shown there. The screen itself can also be referred to as the display . [usu sing]
A hard copy of the screen display can also be obtained from a printer.
屏幕上显示的内容也可以通过打印机打印一份。
//...obscure error messages appearing on the display.
显示器上出现的令人费解的错误信息
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English
display verb
ADV. clearly, prominently His football trophies were prominently displayed in the kitchen. | proudly
PREP. to She proudly displayed her degree certificate to her parents.
Oxford Collocations dictionary for students of English
display noun
1 arrangement of things
ADJ. attractive, beautiful, colourful, dazzling, excellent, eye-catching, fascinating, fine, good, interesting, stunning | special | public | permanent, temporary | static The locomotive is normally kept on static display in the National Railway Museum. | audio-visual, visual An audio-visual display gives visitors an idea of what life was like aboard a sailing ship. | floral, photographic a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall | in-store, wall, window | museum, shop
VERB + DISPLAY have The museum has a fine display of old medical instruments. | mount We plan to mount a display of the children's work in the lobby area. | go on Examples of her work will go on permanent display in the new museum. | put sth on The birds were put on display at the zoological society.
DISPLAY + VERB illustrate sth, show sth The display illustrates the traditional industries of the town.
DISPLAY + NOUN board, cabinet, case, stand a glass-fronted display cabinet
PREP. on ~ Designs for the new sports hall are on public display in the library. On display are earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from jade, amber and amethyst. | ~ of a display of Roman coins • Note at ART
2 performing a skill
ADJ. astonishing, awesome, breathtaking, brilliant, devastating, flamboyant, great, impressive, magnificent, outstanding, spectacular, spirited, superb, virtuoso a flamboyant display of footballing skills | disappointing, lacklustre, poor | firework | pyrotechnic The sun set in a pyrotechnic display that burnt up the whole western sky. | aerial, aerobatic, air, flying, parachute | courtship, mating, sexual
VERB + DISPLAY give, perform, put on The male performs a magnificent courtship display. They put on a spectacular firework display. | treat sb to The crowd was treated to an impressive display of power tennis. | watch
DISPLAY + NOUN team an aerobatic display team
PREP. ~ of They gave a virtuoso display of disco dancing.
3 showing a particular feeling/quality
ADJ. brief | rare | impressive, incredible, striking Members of the community closed ranks in an impressive display of unity. | open, public an open display of affection for her husband | outward Despite his outward display of friendliness, I sensed he was concealing something. | ostentatious, overt an ostentatious display of wealth | aggressive There may be specific events which trigger aggressive displays in your dog.
PREP. ~ of She slammed the door behind her in a display of ill-temper.
4 on a computer screen, etc.
ADJ. computer, screen | data, graphics, video, visual | colour, mono/monochrome | high resolution, low resolution a high resolution colour display | LCD/liquid crystal | analogue, digital | Windows
DISPLAY + NOUN screen, terminal, unit display screen equipment a visual display unit
displaydisplaynoun1.■ arrangement of things 布置[搭配]ADJ.attractive, beautiful, colourful, dazzling, excellent, eye-catching, fascinating, fine, good, interesting, stunning 吸引人的/ 美丽的/ 五彩缤纷的/令人眼花缭乱的/ 极好的/ 醒目的/ 令人 迷的/ 雅致的/适当的/ 有意思的/ 绝妙的展示 special 特别的展示public 公开展示permanent, temporary 永久展出;临时展示static 静态展出:The locomotive is normally kept on static display in the National Railway Museum. 在国家铁路博物馆,机车通常是静态展出的。audiovisual, visual 视听展览; 直观展览:An audio-visual display gives visitors an idea of what life was like aboard a sailing ship. 视听展览让参观者得以了解在航行中的船上生活是什么样子。floral, photographic 花卉展览;摄影展览:a beautiful floral display outside the Town Hall 市政大厅外陈设的美丽的花in-store, wall, window 店内陈列;墙壁陈列;橱窗陈列museum, shop 博物馆陈列;商店陈列[搭配]VERB + DISPLAY have 展示着:The museum has a fine display of old medical instruments. 博物馆有一个关于古老的医疗器械的不错的展览。mount 进行展出:We plan to mount a display of the children’s work in the lobby area. 我们计划在门厅区展示儿童作品。go on 继续展览:Examples of her work will go on permanent display in the new museum. 她的一些作品将在新博物馆永久陈列。put sth on 展出…:The birds were put on display at the zoological society. 这些鸟类将在动物协会展出。[搭配]DISPLAY + VERB illustrate sth, show sth 展览展示…:The display illustrates the traditional industries of the town. 这次展览展示了该镇的传统工业。[搭配]DISPLAY + NOUN board, cabinet, case, stand 展板; 陈列柜; 陈列箱; 陈列架:a glass-fronted display cabinet 正面装有玻璃的陈列柜[搭配]PREP.on ~ 在展览:Designs for the new sports hall are on public display in the library. 新体育馆的设计图样正在图书馆公开展览。On display are earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from jade, amber and amethyst. 展出的有用玉石、琥珀和紫水晶做的耳环、项链和手镯。~ of …的陈列:a display of Roman coins 罗马硬币展→Note at ART;2.■ performing a skill 表演技能[搭配]ADJ.astonishing, awesome, breathtaking, brilliant, devastating, flamboyant, great, impressive, magnificent, outstanding, spectacular, spirited, superb, virtuoso 惊人的展示;令人敬畏的展示;出色的表现;压倒一切的展示;派头十足的展示;杰出的展示;给人印象深刻的展示;壮观的展示;生气勃勃的展示;极好的展示;技艺精湛的表现:a flamboyant display of footballing skills 足球技术的生动展示disappointing, lacklustre, poor 令人失望的展示;毫无生气的展示;蹩脚的展示firework 放烟火pyrotechnic 技巧的展示:The sun set in a pyrotechnic display that burnt up the whole western sky. 日落时呈现出烟火般绚烂的色彩,映红了整个西边天空。aerial, aerobatic, air, flying, parachute 空中表演;特技飞行表演;飞行表演;跳伞表演courtship, mating, sexual 求爱的表示;求偶的表示;性表现[搭配]VERB + DISPLAY give, perform, put on 表现;举行表演;展示:The male performs a magnificent courtship display. 雄性展示了出色的求偶炫耀行为。They put on a spectacular firework display. 他们举行了场面壮观的烟花燃放。treat sb to 用表演招待某人:The crowd was treated to an impressive display of power tennis. 人们欣赏了一场令人惊叹的超级网球赛。watch 观看表演[搭配]DISPLAY + NOUN team 表演队:an aerobatic display team 特技飞行表演队[搭配]PREP.~ of …的表演:They gave a virtuoso display of disco dancing. 他们展示了精湛的迪斯科舞技。3.■ showing a particular feeling/quality 展现情感或特质[搭配]ADJ.brief 简要的展示rare 不常有的展示impressive, incredible, striking 给人印象深刻的表现; 令人难以置信的表现; 引人注目的展露:Members of the community closed ranks in an impressive display of unity. 小区成员携手合作的表现给人留下了深刻印象。open, public 公开表示;当众表露:an open display of affection for her husband 她对丈夫情感的公开表达outward 外在表现:Despite his outward display of friendliness, I sensed he was concealing something. 尽管他表现得友善,我还是感觉到他有所隐瞒。ostentatious, overt 炫耀;夸示:an ostentatious display of wealth 对财富的炫耀aggressive 攻击性的表现:There may be specific events which trigger aggressive displays in your dog. 可能有某些事情使你的狗表现出敌意。[搭配]PREP.~ of …的表现:She slammed the door behind her in a display of ill-temper. 她砰的一声摔上门,表现出火爆脾气。4.■ on a computer screen, etc. 屏幕显示[搭配]ADJ.computer, screen 计算机显示;屏幕显示data, graphics, video, visual 数据显示;图形显示;影像显示;画面显示colour, mono/monochrome 彩色显示;单色显示high resolution, low resolution 高清晰度显示;低清晰度显示:a high resolution colour display 高清晰度彩色显示LCD/liquid crystal 液晶显示analogue, digital 模拟显示;数字显示Windows 视窗显示[搭配]DISPLAY + NOUN screen, terminal, unit 显示屏;显示终端;显示装置:display screen equipment 显示屏设备a visual display unit 图像显示装置displayverb[搭配]ADV.clearly, prominently 清楚地展示;突出地陈列:His football trophies were prominently displayed in the kitchen. 他的足球奖杯陈列在厨房里显眼的位置。proudly 自豪地展示[搭配]PREP.to 向…展示:She proudly displayed her degree certificate to her parents. 她自豪地向父母展示了学位证书。