英语释义
1. to expose or discredit especially by revealing faults
showed them up as frauds … it showed him up for the irrelevant and offensive person he really is…
— Owen Bennett
2. to embarrass or cause to look bad especially by comparison
trying to show up the boss The offensive line has been sub par with the defensive line showing them up for at least a few days.
— James Anderson
3. reveal
showed up my ignorance
4. arrive, appear
showed up late for his own wedding Hundreds of tourists showed up, wearing bright sweaters, even though it was warm.
— Tony Earley
5. to become involved with others and make an active contribution
But what we have to remind ourselves, and each other, is that our democracy only works for us if we show up.
— America Ferrera also to provide help and support for someone
If you're in a position to defend and protect someone who is a victim of abuse, then do it… Show up for them.
— Sa'iyda Shabazz
6. to be plainly evident
… [Woody Hayes] cared so much about people. That showed up in the way he did things in the community, the way he lent his name to charity events.
— Kyle Rowland
7. a presentation of a criminal defendant or arrestee individually to a witness for identification — compare lineup Note: A showup identification may withstand a due process challenge when there is an emergency situation, when the presentation is accidental, or when otherwise the totality of the circumstances render it justifiable.