"for show" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 做樣子
• 擺設

Definition

如果某物是「做樣子」，表示只是讓人看而已，不是真正使用或不是真心的。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

「做樣子」屬於非正式說法，形容東西、行為或感情只是為了拿給人看，不是真正用途或誠意。常說「只是做樣子」。

Examples

They put flowers on the table for show.

他們在桌上放了花，**做樣子**。

His apology was just for show.

他的道歉只是**做樣子**。

The security camera is there for show.

那個監控攝影機只是**擺設**。

Do you really like that car or is it just for show?

你真的喜歡那輛車，還是隻是**做樣子**？

All those smiles seemed for show to me.

那些笑容在我看來只是**做樣子**。

He wears expensive watches, but it’s all for show.

他戴昂貴的手錶，但那些全是**做樣子**。