exhibitions

IPA/ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
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exhibitions — noun

  • exhibitionssingular
  • exhibitionsesplural

1. a planned public event where works of art, historical objects, photographs, or o

1.名詞B1
釋義

a planned public event where works of art, historical objects, photographs, or other interesting items are put on show for people to come and see

例句

The National Museum is hosting a special exhibition of ancient pottery from the Zhou dynasty.

exhibition of + [type of object]

Xiu spent the whole afternoon walking through the photography exhibition at the town hall.

同義詞
  • show

    more general; can refer to any public performance or display

  • display

    emphasises the arrangement of items rather than the event itself

  • exposition

    formal term, often used for large trade or industrial shows

用法筆記

Often used with a preceding noun that names the type of items shown, such as 'art exhibition', 'photography exhibition', or 'flower exhibition'. The uncountable form is less common and appears mainly in fixed phrases like 'on exhibition'.

常見錯誤

❌I went to an exhibition yesterday to see my friend's new apartment.
✅I went to an exhibition yesterday to see my friend's paintings on display.
💡An 'exhibition' involves items put on public show, not simply visiting a place.
❌The museum has a new exhibition of dinosaur bones on display until September.' (acceptable but redundant)
✅The museum has a new exhibition of dinosaur bones running until September.
💡'Exhibition' already implies display; avoid pairing it with 'on display' unnecessarily.

2. a clear public demonstration of a particular skill, ability, or personal quality

2.名詞B2
釋義

a clear public demonstration of a particular skill, ability, or personal quality, especially one that impresses other people

例句

James gave an exhibition of speed and control during the final lap of the race.

gave an exhibition of + [skill]

Pedro's calm handling of the emergency was a remarkable exhibition of leadership under pressure.

adjective + exhibition of + [quality]

同義詞
  • showcase

    more active and deliberate; implies the person is intentionally demonstrating their ability

  • demonstration

    emphasises showing how something works rather than personal quality

  • display

    can suggest a slightly more dramatic or attention-seeking showing

用法筆記

Always followed by 'of' plus an abstract noun naming the quality or skill being shown. Unlike sense 1, this sense is countable only and does not refer to a physical location or event.

常見錯誤

❌His speech was an exhibition about climate change.
✅His speech was an exhibition of his deep knowledge of climate change.
💡Sense 2 requires 'of' + a quality/skill; for a speech about a topic, use 'talk' or 'presentation' instead.
❌The concert was an exhibition of the band.
✅The concert was an exhibition of the band's musical talent.
💡The pattern is not 'exhibition of + person/group' but 'exhibition of + quality/ability'.