[with obj.]make a prominent exhibition of (something) in a place where it can be easily seen 陈列;展示 the palace used to display a series of Flemish tapestries. 宫殿里过去陈列着一系列的佛兰芒挂毯。 a handwritten notice was displayed in the booking office. 一张手书的通知张贴在售票处。 ■(of a computer or other device) show (information) on a screen 在屏幕上显示(信息) ■give a conspicuous demonstration of (a quality, emotion, or skill) 显示;显露 a final which saw both players display a great deal of spirit. 两位选手都显示出高昂情绪的决赛。 ■[no obj.](of a male bird, reptile, or fish) engage in a specialized pattern of behaviour that is intended to attract a mate (雄性动物)为求偶作炫耀行为 she photographed the peacock, which chose that moment to display. 她给孔雀拍了照,这只孔雀当时正开屏求偶。
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a performance, show, or event intended for public entertainment 表演;展览;娱乐活动 a display of fireworks. 焰火表演。 [as modifier]an aerobatic display team. 特技飞行表演队。 ■a collection of objects arranged for public viewing 展览,展出 the museum houses an informative display of rocks. 博物馆举办了一场增长知识的岩石展。 [mass noun]his plans have recently gone on display to the public. 他的计划最近已经向公众展示。 ■a notable or conspicuous demonstration of a particular type of behaviour, emotion, or skill (引人注目的特定行为、感情或技能的)展露,展示 a hint of malice underlay his display of concern. 他关心的背后流露出一丝怨恨。 ■[mass noun]the conspicuous exhibition of one's wealth; ostentation 摆阔;炫耀 every clansman was determined to outdo the Campbells in display, and looked to his finery. 每个族人都决心要在摆阔方面超过坎贝尔一家人,因此,他们很留意他的行头。 ■a specialized pattern of behaviour by the males of some species of birds, reptiles, and fish that is intended to attract a mate 动物求偶的炫耀行为 the teal were indulging in delightful courtship displays. 野鸭忘情地做着愉快的求爱动作。 [mass noun]the lark's song is usually uttered in aerial display. 云雀的歌声通常是在空中求偶时发出的。 ■[mass noun](Printing)the arrangement and choice of type in a style intended to attract attention (印刷)特排;醒目排印;特排印件
an electronic device for the visual presentation of data 电子显示器 the colour display now costs £400. 这台彩色显示器要花400英镑。 [as modifier]the display area can be scrolled to access any remaining lines. 显示区可以移动以显示其余栏目。 ■[mass noun]the process or facility of presenting data on a computer screen or other device (数据在计算机屏幕或其他设备上的)显示 the processing and display of high volumes of information. 大量信息的处理和显示。 ■the data shown on a computer screen or other device (计算机屏幕等)显示的数据
派生 displayer noun 语源
Middle English (in the sense 'unfurl, unfold'): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare 'scatter, disperse' (in medieval Latin 'unfold'). Compare with deploy