"make up the numbers" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 凑人数

Definition

只是为了人数够而加入一个团队或小组，通常并没有重要作用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要为英式口语表达，用于形容某人只是为了凑人数而加入，参与度低。常带有消极意味，不等同数学上的“计算人数”。

Examples

He was only there to make up the numbers in the game.

他只是为了**凑人数**才来的。

We need one more player just to make up the numbers.

我们还需要一个人来**凑人数**。

Sometimes volunteers are asked to make up the numbers for events.

有时志愿者被要求来**凑人数**参加活动。

Honestly, I felt like I was just there to make up the numbers.

说实话，我觉得我只是去**凑人数**的。

"Don’t worry if you can’t play well," they said, "we just need you to make up the numbers."

“你踢得不好没关系，”他们说，“我们只需要你来**凑人数**。”

They had enough serious players, but the coach asked some fans to make up the numbers.

他们已经有足够的主力球员，但教练让一些球迷来**凑人数**。