show、exhibit、display、manifest与demonstrate这些动词均含“显示、显露、展现”之意。
show : 最普通用词，泛指任何有意或无意地把东西给别人看的行为。
- Let me show you this new book I've just bought.
给你看看我刚买的这本新书。 - You ought to show that rash to your doctor.
你应该让医生看看那些皮疹。 -
Studies show that sarcopenia can increase the risk of falls, fractures and physical disabilities — all of which can hamper an older adult’s mobility, independence and quality of life.
研究表明，肌肉减少症会增加跌倒、骨折和身体残疾的风险——所有这些都会影响老年人的行动能力、独立性和生活质量。
——《纽约时报》
exhibit : 指公开或正式地展示，以便引人注目或让人检查。
- He frequently exhibits at the art gallery.
他经常在艺术馆展出作品。 - He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness.
她那么无礼，他表现出如此的克制力已很不错了。 - 全党同志务必不忘初心、牢记使命，务必谦虚谨慎、艰苦奋斗，务必敢于斗争、善于斗争，坚定历史自信，增强历史主动，谱写新时代中国特色社会主义更加绚丽的华章。
It is imperative that all of us in the Party never forget our original aspiration and founding mission, that we always stay modest, prudent, and hard-working, and that we have the courage and ability to carry on our fight. We must remain confident in our history, exhibit greater historical initiative, and write an even more magnificent chapter for socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era.
——党的二十大报告（双语全文）。
display : 多指将某物陈列在显眼之处以便让发现其优点，侧重有意识地显示。
- Family photographs were displayed on the wall.
墙上挂着家人的照片。 - Retailers should display delivery times and costs on their websites.
零售商应该在网站上显示送货时间和费用。
manifest : 书面正式用词，指明确地表明。
- The workers chose to manifest their dissatisfaction in a series of strikes.
工人们决定通过一系列罢工来表明他们的不满。 - The illness first manifested itself in/as severe stomach pains.
这种疾病最初表现为严重的胃痛。 - Lack of confidence in the company manifested itself in a fall in the share price.
人们对公司缺乏信心表现为股价下跌。
demonstrate : 指明显地表露感情。也指用实例、实验推理等手段表演证明，或论证某一问题。
- Research has demonstrated that babies can recognize their mother's voice very soon after birth.
研究表明，婴儿出生后很快就能辨识母亲的声音。 - These problems demonstrate the importance of strategic planning.
这些问题显示出了战略规划的重要性。
