display、show、present、exhibit的区别
display
强调将某物公开展示，让人看到，既可指物品，也可指情绪、技能等。
show
最通用的“展示”，可以指告诉、给人看、表演等，使用最广泛。
present
正式地展示或呈现，常用于报告、颁奖或介绍，带有一定仪式感。
exhibit
多用于艺术、博物馆或科学展览，语气较正式，也可用作名词“展品”。
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| Word | 中文含义 | 正式程度 | 常见搭配 | 语法结构 |
|---|
| display | 展示、陈列 | 中等 | display emotions/products | 多用主动语态 |
| show | 给...看、表现 | 最口语化 | show pictures/skills | 既可主动也可被动 |
| present | 呈现、提交 | 较正式 | present a report/award | 常与 to 搭配 |
| exhibit | 展出、展示（正式） | 正式、专业 | exhibit paintings/artifacts | 可作动词或名词 |
❌ He exhibited his homework to the teacher.
✅ He showed his homework to the teacher.
❌ I will show my idea in the meeting.
✅ I will present my idea in the meeting.
Which word is best for use in a formal meeting?
A. Show
B. Present
C. Exhibit
The artist will ___ her paintings in the gallery.
A. Show
B. Present
C. Exhibit
In a shop, items are usually ___ in the window.
A. Presented
B. Displayed
C. Exhibited
Extended Words
- demonstrate（演示）
- reveal（揭示）
- unveil（揭幕）
Tip 口诀：show 最常用，display 展商品，present 报告用，exhibit 展艺术。