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.
