“到场”常见的英文表达有 “be present”、“show up” 或 “attend”,具体使用哪个取决于语境:
“be present”:强调处于某个场合、在现场的状态,是比较正式、书面的表达。例如:
All the invited guests were present at the wedding.(所有受邀的客人都出席了婚礼。)
“show up”:口语化表达,侧重于“出现、露面”这个动作,带有一种比较随意、自然的意味。例如:
He promised to come, but he didn't show up.(他答应会来,但没出现。)
“attend”:更正式一些,常用于描述参加会议、活动、课程等。例如:
Many students will attend the lecture this afternoon.(许多学生今天下午会去听讲座 。)