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the way that somebody/something looks on the outside; what somebody/something seems to be 外貌；外观；外表 the physical/outward/external appearance of something 某物的外观 She had never been greatly concerned about her appearance. 她从来不怎么注重外貌。 The dog was similar in general appearance to a spaniel. 这条狗总的来看像西班牙猎狗。 He gave every appearance of (= seemed very much to be) enjoying himself. 他处处表现得很快活。 Judging by appearances can be misleading. 单凭外表判断可能出错。 To all appearances (= as far as people could tell) he was dead. 从一切迹象来看，他已经死了。
Extra ExamplesTopics Appearancea2Shaving off his beard changed his appearance dramatically. 刮掉胡子后他模样大变。 Inside, the house had the appearance of a temple. 在里面看，这所房子像座庙。 man-made materials that mimic the appearance of wood 仿木纹人造材料 Towns merged to take on the appearance of a city. 几个镇子连在了一起，呈现出一座城市的面貌。 The report gives an appearance of scientific credibility. 这份报告像是具有科学可信性。 They tried to maintain the appearance of normality. 他们试图保持表面上的常态。 We must avoid any appearance of impropriety. 我们必须避免出现任何不当的行为。 In outward appearance the two types of tomato are similar. 这两种西红柿外观上很相似。 The American president, despite appearances, has only limited power. 美国总统尽管表面上很威风，实际上权力有限。 To judge by appearances, Roger was rather embarrassed. 从表面上看，罗杰相当尴尬。 With his dishevelled appearance he often looks as though he's just fallen out of bed. 他蓬乱的外表看起来就像刚从床上摔下来一样。 attempts to improve the general appearance of the town centre 改善市中心总体面貌的种种努力 attention to personal appearance and hygiene 对仪表和个人卫生的注意 rather bird-like in appearance 外观上非常像鸟
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- attractive
- handsome
- youthful
- …
- have
- take on
- create
- …
- in appearance
- contrary to appearances
- despite appearances
- judge (somebody/something) by appearances
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the fact of somebody/something arriving, especially when it is not expected （尤指突然的）抵达，到来 The sudden appearance of a security guard caused them to drop the money and run. 保安人员突然出现，他们丢下钱就跑了。 I don't want to go to the party, but I suppose I'd better put in an appearance (= go there for a short time). 我不想去参加这个聚会，不过我认为最好还是去露个面。
Extra ExamplesIt was at this point that their mother made an appearance. 就在这时，他们的母亲出现了。 They were startled by the young man's sudden appearance. 那年轻人突然出现，吓了他们一跳。 An awkward silence greeted her appearance in the doorway. 她出现在门口时，一片尴尬的沉默。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- abrupt
- dramatic
- sudden
- …
- make
- put in
- mark
- …
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the moment at which something begins to exist or starts to be seen or used 起源；出现；首次使用 the early appearance of daffodils in spring 春来早开的水仙 the appearance of organic vegetables in the supermarkets 有机蔬菜在超市出售
Extra ExamplesSince its first appearance in the 19th century, cholera has killed millions. 自从 19 世纪首次出现以来，霍乱已使数百万人丧生。 This marked the appearance of a new genre in American music. 这标志着一种新风格的美国音乐的诞生。 Gas lighting made its first appearance in 1802. 煤气照明首次出现于1802年。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- abrupt
- dramatic
- sudden
- …
- make
- put in
- mark
- …
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an act of appearing in public, especially as a performer, politician, etc., or in court 公开露面；演出；出庭 The Dutch player will make his first appearance for Liverpool this Saturday. 这名荷兰球员将于本星期六在利物浦队中首次亮相。 The show featured a guest appearance from Amy Schumer. 该节目邀请了一位来自艾米·舒默的嘉宾。 The singer's first public appearance was at the age of eight. 这位歌手八岁时初次登台演出。 She made a cameo appearance in the film. 她在影片中饰演一个小角色。 the defendant’s appearance in court 被告出庭 a court appearance 出庭 his appearance before the committee/inquiry 他在委员会/调查会上的露面
Extra ExamplesShe was forced to cancel her appearance as keynote speaker at the event. 她被迫取消了露面，不再担任活动的主题发言人。 her first appearance on the stage 她的首次登台演出 one of the actor's rare television appearances 该演员在电视上难得的一次露面
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- first
- second
- etc.
- …
- make
- cancel
- fee
- money
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an act of being published or broadcast 出版；广播 the appearance of claims about the minister’s private life in the press 关于这位大臣私生活的说法见诸报端
way something looks/seems外观
somebody/something arriving到达
in public公开
being published/broadcast出版；广播
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French aparance, aparence, from late Latin apparentia, from Latin apparere , from ad- ‘towards’ + parere ‘come into view’.