display case

IPA/dɪˈspleɪ keɪs/
IPA/dɪˈspleɪ keɪs/

display case — noun

1. a piece of furniture, usually with a transparent front or top, where products or

1.名詞B1
釋義

a piece of furniture, usually with a transparent front or top, where products or valuable objects are put on show so people can see them easily

例句

The museum's display case held ancient pottery from the Han Dynasty.

display case + holds [objects]

Cyrus arranged the watches carefully on the glass shelves inside the display case.

同義詞
  • showcase

    often interchangeable; 'showcase' can also be used figuratively (e.g. a festival that showcases new talent)

  • vitrine

    more formal, often refers to a glass display cabinet in a museum or high-end shop

  • display cabinet

    often larger and may have doors that close fully, not necessarily with a glass front

文法句型

in a / the display case

behind a / the display case

display case + contains / holds

用法筆記

A display case is typically made partly or entirely of glass so that the objects inside are visible. The word 'showcase' is a close synonym but is also used more broadly for any situation that highlights something.

常見錯誤

❌I put the cake in a display cabinet.
✅I put the cake in a display case.
💡'display cabinet' often means a larger piece of furniture with doors; 'display case' is more specific to a glass-fronted container for showing items.
❌The ring was on display case.
✅The ring was in a display case.
💡The preposition 'in' (or 'inside' / 'behind') is needed to show position.