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exhibition

/ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/
English Definition
n. a public display of works of art or items of interest
中文释义
展览,展示
Example Sentence

The museum's new exhibition features ancient pottery recovered from a sunken ship in the Mediterranean.

博物馆的新展览展出了从地中海沉船中打捞出的古代陶器。

Synonyms
display show showcase
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “exhibition”?

  1. A Description that appeals to the senses
  2. B A public display of works of art or items of interest
  3. C A small book with information or instructions
  4. D State of owning
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B — A public display of works of art or items of interest. “exhibition” means a public display of works of art or items of interest.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “a public display of works of art or items of interest”?

  1. A exhibition
  2. B imagery
  3. C ownership
  4. D handbook
Show answer

A — exhibition. “exhibition” means a public display of works of art or items of interest.

Common questions about “exhibition”

What does “exhibition” mean?

exhibition — a public display of works of art or items of interest. In Chinese: 展览,展示.

How do you pronounce “exhibition”?

exhibition is pronounced /ˌɛksɪˈbɪʃən/.

How is “exhibition” used in a sentence?

The museum's new exhibition features ancient pottery recovered from a sunken ship in the Mediterranean. (博物馆的新展览展出了从地中海沉船中打捞出的古代陶器。)

What are synonyms for “exhibition”?

display, show, showcase — all close in meaning to exhibition (a public display of works of art or items of interest).

Is “exhibition” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. exhibition is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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