08:38 Aug 10, 2004 |
German to English translations [PRO] Business/Commerce (general) | |||||
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| Selected response from: Armorel Young Local time: 07:24 | ||||
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5 | show the flag |
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4 | to present product and services |
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4 | make an appearance |
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4 | lots of possible expressions: XXX showed the flag/sported its colours/ |
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3 | were represented at, took their place at |
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1 | **** featured the Ukrain at/on whatever |
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to present product and services Explanation: what it basically means. |
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make an appearance Explanation: I would say "make an appearance" here - as well as meaning "is present" it also suggests something slighty dramatic |
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lots of possible expressions: XXX showed the flag/sported its colours/ Explanation: was out in force was on display set up its stall put in an appearance flew the flag or, more banal, was one of the exhibitors, etc. |
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**** featured the Ukrain at/on whatever Explanation: at first glance -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 5 mins (2004-08-10 08:44:33 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- strongly supported/promoted -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 14 mins (2004-08-10 08:53:15 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- made it a point to feature the Ukraine at the SIA |
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were represented at, took their place at Explanation: In this context I think it simply means that they were there. |
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show the flag Explanation: That's what it means: English exactly the same expression. So why all the circumlocution? |
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