[N-COUNT 可数名词]出席;参加;露面 When someone makes an appearance at a public event or in a broadcast, they take part in it.
[usu with supp]
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。
Keegan made 68 appearances in two seasons for Southampton, scoring 37 times.
基冈为南安普敦队踢了两个赛季,共上场68次,进球37个。
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[N-SING 单数名词]外貌;外表;外观 Someone's or something's appearance is the way that they look.
[with supp]
She used to be so fussy about her appearance...
她过去非常在意自己的容貌。
He had the appearance of a college student...
他的模样就像个大学生。
A flat-roofed extension will add nothing to the value or appearance of the house.
增建一个平顶房既不会使房子增值也不会使其更美观。
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[N-SING 单数名词](尤指出乎意料的)到来,出现 The appearance of someone or something in a place is their arrival there, especially when it is unexpected.
[with supp]
The sudden appearance of a few bags of rice could start a riot.
突然出现几袋大米可能会引起骚乱。
...last Christmas, when there'd been the welcome appearance of Cousin Fred.
去年圣诞,堂兄弗雷德的现身受到热烈欢迎。
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[N-SING 单数名词]出现;开始使用;问世 The appearance of something new is its coming into existence or use.
[with supp]
Flowering plants were making their first appearance, but were still a rarity...
显花植物开始出现了,但仍然很少。
Fears are growing of a cholera outbreak following the appearance of a number of cases in the city.
该市出现几起霍乱病例之后,人们对霍乱爆发的恐惧越来越强烈。
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[N-SING 单数名词]样子;表现 If something has the appearance of a quality, it seems to have that quality.
[with supp]
We tried to meet both children's needs without the appearance of favoritism or unfairness...
我们尽力对两个孩子的需要都予以满足,而不显得有所偏向或袒护。
The US president risked giving the appearance that the US was taking sides.
美国总统冒险作出美国正在摆明立场的姿态。
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[PHRASE 短语]从外表看来;显然 If something is true to all appearances ,from all appearances, or by all appearances, it seems from what you observe or know about it that it is true.
[PHR with cl/group]
He was a small and to all appearances an unassuming man.
他个子小,看上去不事张扬。
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[PHRASE 短语]装样子;撑场面;打肿脸充胖子 If you keep up appearances, you try to behave and dress in a way that people expect of you, even if you can no longer afford it.
[V inflects]
His parents' obsession with keeping up appearances haunted his childhood.
父母过于爱面子的做法在他儿时一直困扰着他。
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[PHRASE 短语]露一下面;到场稍作停留 If you put in an appearance at an event, you go to it for a short time although you may not really want to, but do not stay.
[V inflects]
You must put in an appearance, at least, or she'll think you're avoiding her.
至少,你必须露一下面,否则她会认为你在躲避她。
Oxford
ap·pear·ance★/əˈpɪərəns; NAmEəˈpɪrəns/nounway sth looks/seems 外观1★[countable , uncountable ]the way that sb/sth looks on the outside; what sb/sth seems to be 外貌;外观;外表◆the physical/outward/external appearanceof sth 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。◆When she lost all her money, she was determined to keep up appearances(= hide the true situation and pretend that everything was going well).她把钱全亏光时,决意佯装若无其事。sb/sth arriving 到达2★[countable , usually singular ]the fact of sb/sth 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。3★[countable , usually singular ]the moment at which sth 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有机蔬菜在超级市场上市in public 公开4[countable ]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 singer's first public appearance was at the age of eight.这位歌手八岁时初次登台演出。◆the defendant's appearance in court被告出庭being published/broadcast 出版;广播5[countable , usually singular ]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appearanceappearancesap·pear·ance/əˈpɪərəns; NAmEəˈpɪrəns/
1way somebody/something looks [countable, uncountable] the way someone or something looks to other people: He was always criticising his wife’s appearance.appearance of They’ve changed the appearance of the whole building. We are often attracted to somebody first by their physical appearance. Women, in general, tend to be more concerned than men about their personal appearance. She had an outward appearance of calm, but deep down she was really worried. The metal posts spoiled the appearance of the garden. A garnish helps to enhance the appearance of any dish. She’s the kind of woman who takes pride in her appearance. You shouldn’t judge by appearances. They work hard at school without giving the appearance of being particularly hard-working. The case had all the appearances of a straightforward murder. The pupils looked angelic – but appearances can be deceptive. He was, to all appearances, a respectable, successful businessman.2somebody takes part in a public event [countable] when a famous person takes part in a film, concert, or other public event: It was his first public appearance since the election. He made his last appearance for the club in the Cup Final.appearance money/fee (=money paid to a famous person to attend an event)3something new starts to exist [singular] when something new begins to exist or starts being usedappearance of The industry has changed greatly with the appearance of new technologies. the appearance of buds on the trees4arrival [countable usually singular] the unexpected or sudden arrival of someone or somethingappearance of Eileen was deep in concentration, and the sudden appearance of her daughter startled her.5keep up appearances to dress and behave in the way in which people expect you to, especially to hide your true situation: She just wanted to keep up appearances for the kids.6for appearances’ sake/for the sake of appearances if you do something for appearances’ sake, you are trying to behave how people expect you to, especially to hide your true situation or feelings7put in an appearance/make an appearance to go to an event for a short time, because you think you should rather than because you want to: At least Marc managed to put in an appearance at the party.8at a law court/meeting [countable] an occasion when someone goes to a court of law or official meeting to give information, answer questions etc: He is due to make another court appearance on Monday.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivessomebody's/something's physical appearance· If you want to improve your physical appearance, eat well and exercise.somebody's personal appearance· Teenagers are very conscious of their personal appearance.somebody's/something's odd/strange appearance· Children sometimes stared at him because of his odd appearance.a distinctive/striking appearance (=unusual and interesting)· The unusual leaves give the plant a distinctive appearance.an attractive/handsome/pleasing etc appearance· Large blue eyes set in a long thin face give him a striking and attractive appearance.somebody's youthful appearance· She was no longer a young woman, despite her youthful appearance.the outward appearance· Beneath the outward appearance of confidence, she is very shy.the general/overall appearance· The second phase of the project is to improve the town’s overall appearance.the visual appearance· Intensive farming changed the visual appearance of the countryside.verbshave a ... appearance· The young girl had a pleasing appearance.improve/enhance the appearance of something/somebody· Fresh air improves the appearance of the skin.change/alter the appearance of something· The proposed dam will change the appearance of the surrounding countryside enormously.give something/somebody a … appearance· His uniform gave him an official appearance.phrasestake pride in your appearance (=make an effort to look good)· She seems to take no pride at all in her personal appearance these days.judge by appearances (=make judgements based on the way someone or something looks)· You shouldn’t judge by appearances.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + appearancesomebody's first/second/last etc appearance· This is the band's last appearance in the UK before a 46-date tour of Europe.a public appearance· In his first public appearance since his election, the president-elect ruled out talks with the United States.a radio/TV appearance· John hated the endless TV appearances to promote each new album.a guest appearance (=an appearance by a famous person on a TV show or at a musical event, in addition to the people who usually take part)· He made several guest appearances on the show in the 1960s.a cameo appearance (=a short appearance in a film or play by a well-known actor or person)· Alfred Hitchcock always made a cameo appearance in his own films.a personal appearance· The First Lady is asked to make a large number of personal appearances for worthy causes.a live appearance· Troy's first live appearance was at last year's Montreux Jazz Festival.a Wembley/Hollywood Bowl etc appearance· He led the Broncos to three Super Bowl appearances in twelve years.a farewell appearance (=a last appearance)· His farewell appearance for the club was made in front of a packed crowd.verbsmake an appearance· The president made a dramatic appearance on nationwide television to announce a fresh peace initiative.appearance + NOUNappearance fee/money (=the money someone is paid to appear somewhere)· He gave his appearance fee to charity.THESAURUSappearance the way someone or something looks to other people: · She’d had plastic surgery to change her appearance.· The mushrooms are similar in appearance to poisonous ones, so you have to be careful.looks someone’s appearance, especially when considering how good-looking they are. Looks is more informal than appearance: · Girls of that age are always worried about their looks.· People generally describe him as having boyish good looks.image the appearance and character that a person, organization, product etc deliberately tries to produce: · She wowed fans with her sleek new image.· The scandal has damaged her image as an honest politician.· The car has a racy new image.aspect literary the appearance of someone or something: · The costume gives his character an even more sinister aspect.
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外表(42%),出现(31%),外貌(15%),露面(10%),出场(2%)
n.外貌,外观;出现,露面
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