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词汇 show off
释义
Idiom
show someone or something off
Theme: DISPLAY
to display someone or something so that the best features are apparent.
Mrs. Williams was showing off her baby to the neighbors.Bill drove around all afternoon showing his new car off.
Idiom
show offshow off (something)
to cause something to be seen and admired.
The ballet music gives the Kirov's male dancers a chance to show off their astonishing leaps.She was wearing a deep-purple dress that showed off her slim figure.Oscar was so proud of the car that he couldn't wait to get to school to show it off.

Phr V
show off
shows, showing, showed, shown
show off
to try to make people admire your abilities or achievements in a way which other people find annoying
He was the kind of kid who was always showing off to his classmates.You're just showing off.
show-off
noun slightly informal
Peter ordered his dinner in Turkish, the show-off.Nobody likes a show-off, Andrew.
show off sb/sth or show sb/sth off
(never passive) to show someone or something that you are proud of to a group of people
Chris was there, showing off his new sports car to everyone.Sarah invited us round to dinner to show off her Italian boyfriend.
show off sth or show sth off
(never passive) if one thing shows off another thing, it makes the attractive qualities of the other thing more noticeable
The dark blue velvet of her dress showed off her blonde hair beautifully.White shows off a tan.
phraseshow off1. show off to try to make other people admire you, by behaving in a way that you think makes you seem intelligent, skilful, or rich, but in fact is just annoying or silly: I can't stand the way she shows off in front of the other students.+ to Apparently Nick had been driving much too fast - showing off to the other guys in the car.show-off n C informal a person who tries to make other people admire them, by behaving in a way that they think makes them seem clever, skilful, or rich, but in fact is just annoying or silly: Leman was the youngest of ten children - a show-off and a class clown.2. show off sth/sbshow sth/sb off to show something or someone that you are very proud of to a group of people: She wanted to show off her new outfit at the party.+ to Chris's friends had never met his girlfriend, and he was looking forward to showing her off to them.3. show off sthshow sth off not passive if one thing shows off something else, it emphasizes its good qualities and makes it seem even more attractive: Her jeans were tight-fitting, showing off her tall slim figure. SIMILAR TO: set off

show off

1. verb To act or perform in a conspicuously ostentatious or showy manner in order to gain the attention of others. Our son always likes to show off when we have guests over. Yes, we know you're a good dribbler, but you don't have to show off so much during the game.
2. verb To display a person, thing, or ability of which one is very proud, perhaps as a means of seeking attention. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "show" and "off." The couple has been going around to friends and family members showing off their new baby girl. I've lost a lot of weight over the winter, and I'm looking forward to showing my new body off at the beach this summer. My dad never misses an opportunity to show off his skills on the piano.
3. noun Someone who acts or performs in a conspicuously ostentatious or showy manner in order to gain the attention of others. As a noun, the phrase is usually hyphenated or spelled as one word. Our son becomes a bit of a showoff when we have guests over. Yes, we know you're a good dribbler, but don't be such a showoff during the game.

show someone or something off

to display someone or something so that the best features are apparent. Bill drove around all afternoon showing his new car off. Mrs. Williams was showing off her baby to the neighbors.

show off

to do things in a way that is meant to attract attention. Please stop showing off! You embarrass me. John is always showing off to his girlfriend.

show off

Display in an ostentatious, conspicuous way; also, seek attention by displaying one's accomplishments, abilities, or possessions. For example, I'm wearing shorts to show off my Florida tan, or Karen loved showing off her new baby to her friends, or There's no need to show off, Fred; we all know you're a good dancer. [Early 1800s]

show off

v.
1. To display one's ability, beauty, or status in a showy way, so as to attract attention and impress others: The students were doing handstands to show off for the coaches.
2. To display some possession or attribute in a showy way, so as to attract attention and impress others: I wore tight clothing to show off my figure. They are very wealthy, and they show it off with expensive cars.
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