Show the flag Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈʃoʊ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfɫæɡ

SHOH-thuh-FLAG

UK

ʃˈəʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /flˈæɡ

shOH-thuh-FLAG

释义

To make an official or visible appearance, often to assert presence, authority, or support, especially on behalf of a country or group.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used in formal, diplomatic, or military contexts; means representing or making presence known rather than physically showing a flag. Common in phrases like 'naval vessels show the flag' or 'company shows the flag at events'. Not used casually.

• Spanish: hacer acto de presencia (oficial) - demostrar presencia (autoridad)
• Portuguese (BR): mostrar a bandeira - marcar presença (oficialmente)
• Portuguese (PT): mostrar a bandeira - marcar presença (oficialmente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 展示国旗（表示官方存在） - 展示存在感
• Chinese (Traditional): 展示國旗（表示官方存在） - 展示存在感
• Hindi: झंडा दिखाना (औपचारिक उपस्थिति दिखाना)
• Arabic: إظهار العلم (لإثبات الحضور الرسمي)
• Bengali: পতাকা প্রদর্শন করা (সরকারি উপস্থিতি জানান) - উপস্থিতি প্রকাশ করা
• Russian: показать флаг (официально обозначить присутствие)
• Japanese: 旗を示す（公式な存在感を示す）
• Vietnamese: thể hiện sự hiện diện (chính thức) - thể hiện cờ
• Korean: 존재감을 과시하다 - 공식적으로 참여하다
• Turkish: bayrak göstermek (resmî olarak varlık göstermek)
• Urdu: پرچم دکھانا (سرکاری طور پر موجودگی ظاہر کرنا)
• Indonesian: unjuk bendera (menunjukkan kehadiran resmi)

例句

The navy sent a ship to show the flag in another country.

basic

The ambassador attended the event to show the flag for his country.

basic

Our company will show the flag at the international trade show.

basic

Sometimes all you have to do is show the flag so people know you’re there.

natural

The team sent a few members to show the flag, even if they weren’t competing.

natural

When the festival started, our group wanted to show the flag in the parade.

natural