displayed
displayed — verb
- displayedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- displayeds3rd person singular
- displayeding-ing form
- displayededpast simple
1. to put objects, photos, or works of art in a place where people can come and loo
to put objects, photos, or works of art in a place where people can come and look at them.
The museum displayed Otis's pottery in the main hall last spring.
display + object + in + place
Feng displayed her medals on a wooden shelf above the fireplace.
display + object + on + surface
The bookshop displayed new cookbooks in the front window every Monday.
Many family photos were displayed along the hallway leading to the kitchen.
文法句型
display + noun
display + noun + in/on/at + place
用法筆記
Object is usually a physical thing that has been arranged for an audience (art, products, trophies); when the object is an emotion or quality, use sense 2 instead.
常見錯誤
2. to let other people see a feeling, character trait, or ability through what you
to let other people see a feeling, character trait, or ability through what you do or say.
Chidi displayed great patience while teaching the new staff how to use the till.
display + quality (patience) + while-clause
The young goalkeeper displayed remarkable courage during the final twenty minutes.
display + adjective + abstract noun
Esteban displayed real talent at the piano from the age of four.
Eli displayed no surprise when the judges called out his name.
- show
neutral and far more common in speech
- demonstrate
stresses clear, visible proof
- exhibit
formal; often used of qualities in clinical or legal writing
文法句型
display + abstract noun (anger, courage, skill)
用法筆記
More formal than 'show'. Subject is a person; object is an abstract noun naming a feeling or quality (courage, anger, skill, patience). Often appears in reports, sports writing, and reviews.
常見錯誤
3. (of a computer, phone, or other device) to show text, images, or data on the scr
(of a computer, phone, or other device) to show text, images, or data on the screen so a user can read or look at them.
Mert tapped the icon and the map displayed all the bus stops within walking distance.
device + display + content (on screen)
The cash machine displayed a message saying that Shanti's card had expired.
display + message + that-clause
Ari's laptop suddenly stopped displaying any images from the camera.
Prices are now displayed in both pounds and euros on the booking page.
- hide
stop something from appearing on the screen
文法句型
display + noun (on screen)
用法筆記
Subject is usually the device or software, not the user. Frequently passive ('is displayed'). Distinguishes from sense 1 (which requires a person arranging physical objects).
常見錯誤
displayed — noun
1. an arrangement of objects, photos, or performers set up so that a group of peopl
an arrangement of objects, photos, or performers set up so that a group of people can come and look at them.
Élise spent the whole afternoon setting up a display of handmade jewellery for the school fair.
a display of + plural object
The Lunar New Year fireworks display lasted nearly forty minutes over the harbour.
compound noun: fireworks display
Several rare books from the 1800s are on display in the library's reading room.
Meera and her cousins built a small flower display in the temple courtyard.
- exhibition
more formal; usually larger, often ticketed
- show
everyday word, often for organised events
- presentation
emphasises how things are arranged or shown
文法句型
a display of + plural noun
on display
用法筆記
Often appears in the fixed phrase 'on display'. Common compounds: fireworks display, window display, light display. Distinct from sense 2 by being physical and arranged, not behavioural.
常見錯誤
2. an act in which someone clearly shows a feeling or quality so that other people
an act in which someone clearly shows a feeling or quality so that other people can see or judge it.
Vivek's open display of grief at the funeral surprised many of his neighbours.
a display of + emotion (grief)
The team gave a tremendous display of teamwork in the second half.
give + a display of + quality
There was a brief display of anger from the coach after the referee's decision.
Critics praised the violinist's stunning display of skill during the concerto.
- show
everyday word; less formal
- demonstration
stresses clear proof, often physical or skilful
- exhibition
literary use for unwanted emotional outbursts
文法句型
a display of + abstract noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of + abstract noun' (grief, anger, affection, skill). Sounds more formal and observed-from-outside than 'show'. Different from sense 1 — this is behaviour, not arranged objects.
常見錯誤
3. the lit area on a phone, computer, or similar gadget where you read text and loo
the lit area on a phone, computer, or similar gadget where you read text and look at pictures.
Ezra cleaned the smudges off the tablet's display with a soft cloth.
noun: the display (physical screen)
The car's dashboard display showed that the battery was almost empty.
compound: dashboard display
Michael turned down the brightness of the display before going to sleep.
The new phone has a sharper display than any model from last year.
文法句型
the display + verb
用法筆記
Refers to the screen itself or what appears on it. Common in tech product descriptions ('a 6-inch display'). Distinct from sense 1 — this is electronic, not a physical arrangement.