The bodies of executed criminals were hung on the city gates as a deterrent.被处决的罪犯的尸体挂在城门上示众。Hangings took place outside the prison as a public spectacle.在监狱外执行绞刑是为了示众。They wanted to see him drawn and quartered publicly.他们希望看到他开膛分尸示众。The captives were put on parade for television.俘虏们在电视上示众。