"trot out" in Chinese (Simplified)
搬出來說拿出來(比喻,辯解等)
Definition
把某事(如事实、论据或某人)拿出来展示,往往带有重复或想给别人留下印象的意味。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
口语表达,带有轻微批评意味,经常用于指某人老是重复同样的理由、事实或用来炫耀的东西。多带有贬义。
Examples
He always trots out the same excuse when he's late.
他每次迟到都**搬出来说**同样的借口。
The company trotted out its new model at the show.
公司在展会上**拿出了**新型号。
She trots out her awards at every meeting.
她每次会议总是**拿出**她的奖项来说。
Whenever people question him, he trots out his old teacher as proof.
每当有人质疑他时,他总**搬出来说**他以前的老师作为证明。
They're quick to trot out statistics when challenged.
一被质疑,他们立刻**拿出**数据来说。
Politicians always trot out promises before elections, but rarely keep them.
政客们总是在选举前**拿出**承诺,但很少兑现。