display

display
verb
  1. [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。
noun
  1. 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
  2. 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
  1. Middle English (in the sense 'unfurl, unfold'): from Old French despleier, from Latin displicare 'scatter, disperse' (in medieval Latin 'unfold'). Compare with deploy
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