a large window at the front of a shop, where certain goods are arranged to be seen from outside

He happened to notice a Japanese print in a shop window. 他碰巧注意到商店橱窗里有一幅日本印制画。

The shop windows were decorated with silver and gold tinsel and baubles. 商店的橱窗上装饰着银色、金色的金属箔和小玩意儿。

a situation in which someone has the opportunity to show how good they are, especially in order to be bought by a sports team, get a part in a film, etc.

Horror movies are rarely shop windows for their stars' abilities. 恐怖片很少能给明星展示才能的机会。

He's had a good season and he's put himself in the shop window for the summer. 他本赛季表现不错，为夏季选秀充分展示了自己的才能。