put in an appearance
US /pʊt ɪn ən əˈpɪr.əns/
UK /pʊt ɪn ən əˈpɪr.əns/
1.
露面, 出席一下
to attend an event or place for a short time, often out of obligation or politeness, rather than genuine interest
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I'll just put in an appearance at the party and then head home.
我只是在派对上露个面，然后就回家。
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She felt obligated to put in an appearance at her cousin's wedding.
她觉得有义务在堂兄的婚礼上露个面。