di‧splay S3 W2 AC / dɪspleɪ / 名词 [可数名词] #

1 objects an arrangement of things for people to look at or buy

display of

a superb display of African masks

a dazzling display (= very good display ) of flowers

The window display caught her eye.

display cases containing old photographs

2 entertainment a public performance of something that is intended to entertain people :

a fireworks display

display of

a display of juggling

3 on display

a) something that is on display is in a public place where people can look at it 同义词 on show :

Mapplethorpe’s photographs were first put on display in New York.

be/go on display

One of the world’s oldest cars has gone on display in Brighton today.

b) if a quality, feeling, or skill is on display, it is very clear and easy to notice :

The musical talent on display is extremely impressive.

4 display of affection/emotion/aggression etc an occasion when someone clearly shows a particular feeling, attitude, or quality :

Unprovoked displays of aggression cannot be tolerated.

5 on equipment a part of a piece of equipment that shows information, for example a computer screen :

This time the display flashed a red warning signal.

COLLOCATIONS

形容词

a fine/magnificent/spectacular/dazzling display (= a very good one ) The museum has a magnificent display of silver.

a window display (= in the window of a shop ) I stopped to look at something in the window display.

a special display There was a special display of local photographs.

a floral display (= of flowers ) The village has won an award for its floral displays.

动词

create a display She created an award-winning display at the national garden show.

display + NOUN

a display case/cabinet (= small cupboard with a glass front ) There was a display case full of medals.

a display board Some schools have a display board with photographs of all the staff.

a display stand (= table with shelves etc used for showing things to the public ) A lot of companies had impressive display stands in the conference hall.

display W2 AC verb #

1 [及物动词] to show something to people, or put it in a place where people can see it easily :
shop windows displaying the latest fashions All the exam results will be displayed on the noticeboard. 2 [及物动词] to clearly show a feeling, attitude, or quality by what you do or say :
She displayed no emotion on the witness stand. ten piano pieces, each written to display the talents of individual players 3 [及物动词] if a computer or something similar displays information, it shows it on its screen :
I pressed ‘return’ and an error message was displayed. 4 [不及物动词] if 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