appearance

• n. 外貌，外观；出现，露面

词态变化

英文词源

appearance (n.)

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).

双语例句

1. Marilyn made her last public appearance at Madison Square Garden.

玛丽莲最后一次公开亮相是在麦迪逊广场花园。

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2. It was the president's second public appearance to date.

这是总统到那时为止的第二次公开露面。

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3. The privations of monastery life were evident in his appearance.

从他的外表来看可以明显看出修道院生活的清贫。

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4. Carol managed a few proper snivels for the sake of appearance.

为了做做样子，卡萝尔适时地抽了几下鼻子。

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5. Sikhs were expected to adhere strictly to the religious rules concerning appearance.

锡克教徒应当严格遵守该教对外表的规定。

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