“使显得愚笨”可以用英语表达为 “make (someone) appear foolish/stupid” 或 “render (someone) foolish-looking/stupid-appearing”(后者较为正式或书面)。其中,最常用且自然的表达是 “make someone appear foolish” 或 “make someone look stupid”。
例句:His constant interruptions made him appear foolish in front of the audience. (他不断的打断让他在观众面前显得很愚笨。)
Don't try to show off; it will only make you look stupid. (别试图炫耀了,那只会让你显得很蠢。)