early 14c., "action of displaying," from Old French exhibicion, exibicion "show, exhibition, display," from Late Latin exhibitionem (nominative exhibitio), noun of action from past participle stem of Latin exhibere "to show, display, present," literally "hold out, hold forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + habere "to hold" (see habit (n.)). Also from early 15c. as "sustenance, food, source of support." Meaning "that which is exhibited" is from 1786.
实用例句
1. The museum will have a permanent exhibition of 60 vintage cars.
这个博物馆将长期展出60辆老爷车。
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2. He followed Janice to New York, where she was preparing an exhibition.
他追随贾尼丝到了纽约，她正在那里准备一个展览。
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3. This volume of essays was designed to accompany an exhibition in Cologne.
这本文集是为配合在科隆举办的一场展览而出的。
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4. The BBC Radio 2 Roadshow will broadcast live from the exhibition.
英国广播电台第二频道的路演将会进行现场直播。
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5. The Hayward exhibition has been curated by the artist Bernard Luthi.
