Put in an appearance Meaning in English
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /əˈpɪɹəns
PUT IN-uhn uh-PEER-uhns
pʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɐn/ /ɐpˈiəɹəns
put IN-uhn uh-PEE-uh-runs
释义
To go to an event or place, usually for a short time, mainly so people notice you were there.
用法与细微差别
Somewhat formal and often mildly humorous or ironic. Suggests the person wasn't very interested, but felt obliged to go briefly. Used for events, meetings, or parties. Not used for informal everyday arrivals.
Spanish: hacer acto de presenciaPortuguese (BR): dar uma passada - aparecer rapidamentePortuguese (PT): dar um salto - aparecer rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 露个面Chinese (Traditional): 露個面Hindi: झलक दिखाना - थोड़ी देर के लिए आनाArabic: أظهر نفسه لفترة وجيزةBengali: উপস্থিত থাকা - দেখা দেওয়া (মোটামুটি)Russian: показаться - появиться на короткое времяJapanese: 顔を出す - ちょっとだけ出席するVietnamese: lướt qua - xuất hiện cho có mặtKorean: 잠깐 얼굴을 비추다 - 잠시 참석하다Turkish: görünmek - kısa süreliğine uğramakUrdu: حاضری دینا - تھوڑی دیر کیلئے آناIndonesian: menampakkan diri - hadir sebentar
例句
I just need to put in an appearance at the meeting today.
basic
She put in an appearance at the party before leaving early.
basic
My boss always puts in an appearance at important events.
basic
I didn’t really feel like going, but I had to put in an appearance for my friend.
natural
He barely put in an appearance before disappearing again.
natural
Sometimes it's enough to just put in an appearance so people don't ask questions.
natural