Show and tell Meaning in English
expression
释义
A classroom activity where children bring an object to school and tell the others about it. It can also refer to explaining or demonstrating something to a group.
用法与细微差别
Most common in elementary schools, especially in the US and UK. As a noun, usually used in 'do a show and tell' or 'bring something for show and tell.' Can be used more generally for any practical demonstration. Rarely used in formal contexts.
例句
We have show and tell every Friday at school.
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I brought my favorite toy for show and tell.
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During show and tell, each child talks about their item.
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My daughter couldn’t wait to show her seashells at show and tell.
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At work, we did a quick show and tell to introduce our new products.
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Teachers use show and tell to help kids build confidence in speaking.
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