late 14c., "visible state or form, figure; mere show," from Anglo-French apparaunce, Old French aparance "appearance, display, pomp" (13c.), from Latin apparentia, abstract noun from aparentem, past participle of apparere (see appear). Meaning "semblance" is recorded from early 15c.; that of "action of coming into view" is mid-15c. Phrase keep up appearances attested from 1760 (save appearances in same sense is 1711).
雙語例句
1. Marilyn made her last public appearance at Madison Square Garden.
瑪麗蓮最后一次公開亮相是在麥迪遜廣場花園。
來自柯林斯例句
2. It was the president's second public appearance to date.
這是總統(tǒng)到那時為止的第二次公開露面。
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3. The privations of monastery life were evident in his appearance.
從他的外表來看可以明顯看出修道院生活的清貧。
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4. Carol managed a few proper snivels for the sake of appearance.
為了做做樣子，卡蘿爾適時地抽了幾下鼻子。
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5. Sikhs were expected to adhere strictly to the religious rules concerning appearance.