exhibition
exhibition — 名詞
- exhibitionsingular
- exhibitionsplural
1. a planned public event where works of art, historical objects, or other items ar
展覽
公開展示藝術品或物品的活動
a planned public event where works of art, historical objects, or other items are put on display, typically in a museum or gallery.
Minho spent the whole afternoon at the photography exhibition in the city gallery.
Minho 在市區美術館的攝影展待了整個下午。
collocation: photography exhibition / art exhibition
The children's art exhibition at the community centre displayed paintings from over fifty students.
社區中心的兒童畫展展出了超過五十名學生的作品。
An exhibition of dinosaur fossils attracted huge crowds during its three-month run.
一場恐龍化石展覽在為期三個月的展期中吸引了大量人潮。
exhibition + of + [objects/material]
Jude carefully read every description at the exhibition of ancient Chinese pottery.
Jude 仔細閱讀了古代中國陶器展的每一段說明。
The museum's summer exhibition features over two hundred rare photographs from the 1920s.
該博物館的夏季特展展出了兩百多張來自 1920 年代的珍貴照片。
active use: features / showcases
- art exhibition
- photography exhibition
- museum exhibition
- temporary exhibition
- solo / group exhibition
- exhibition hall
- exhibition space
- exhibition catalogue
- show
more general, can refer to any public display including performances or TV programmes
- display
often suggests a smaller or less formal arrangement of objects
- exposition
more formal, often refers to a large-scale public exhibition, especially of art, technology, or industry
- fair
emphasises commercial or trade purposes alongside display
文法句型
exhibition + of + noun phrase (objects on display)
exhibition + on + noun phrase (topic or theme)
at + the + exhibition
用法筆記
Always describes a physical or virtual event with a defined time and place. Use 'on' to indicate the topic (an exhibition on climate change) and 'of' to indicate the objects shown (an exhibition of sculptures).
常見錯誤
2. a public display of a particular ability, feeling, or type of behaviour that is
展現
公開顯示某種技能或特質
a public display of a particular ability, feeling, or type of behaviour that is noticeable to others — for example, showing great patience while teaching, or showing courage in a difficult situation.
Devika's cooking competition was a remarkable exhibition of skill and creativity.
Devika 的烹飪比賽是一場技巧與創造力的精彩展現。
exhibition + of + [abstract quality]
Joshua showed an impressive exhibition of patience while teaching his younger brother math.
Joshua 在教弟弟數學時展現了令人印象深刻的耐心。
The charity run became an exhibition of community spirit and generosity.
這場慈善路跑成了社區精神與慷慨的展現。
collocation: exhibition of spirit / generosity
Amihan's speech was an emotional exhibition of her deep passion for environmental protection.
Amihan 的演講是她對環境保護深厚熱情的情感展現。
- exhibition of skill
- exhibition of strength
- exhibition of talent
- exhibition of patience
- exhibition of courage
- exhibition of generosity
- exhibition of bad temper
- display
overlaps in meaning but more commonly used for showing emotions and qualities in everyday contexts
- demonstration
emphasises proving or showing how something works rather than just revealing a quality
- manifestation
more formal, emphasises that the quality becomes visible or evident
文法句型
exhibition + of + abstract noun (skill, quality, feeling)
用法筆記
Applies only to behaviour or qualities, never to a planned event or physical location. The object of the 'of'-phrase is always an abstract noun such as patience, courage, or talent. Frequent in formal or descriptive writing rather than casual speech.
常見錯誤
To act in a way that makes you look silly or rude in front of other people.
出洋相
Tom made an exhibition of himself by shouting at the waiter.
Why did you make an exhibition of yourself at the party last night?
同根字
常見搭配
常用片語
- hold an exhibition
- put on an exhibition
- open an exhibition
- visit an exhibition
- go to an exhibition
介系詞搭配
- at an exhibition
- on exhibition