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exhibition

UK/.eksi'biʃәn/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2

Definitions

n.

A public display of art, products, or other objects.

展览,展览会。

n.

A public showing of a skill, quality, or feeling.

(技能、品质或情绪的)展现,表现。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ex-out of, former
+
hibithold, restrain, prohibit
+
-ionact, process, state
=exhibition

ex- (out) + hibit (hold) + -ion (act of) = the act of holding things out for public view — the event noun for exhibit.

Root hibit still carries 6 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.art exhibition艺术展
  • 2.international exhibition国际展览
  • 3.trade exhibition贸易展
  • 4.hold an exhibition举办展览

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The art exhibition runs until the end of the month.

  • 2.

    Thousands attended the international trade exhibition.

  • 3.

    His outburst was an embarrassing exhibition of temper.

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