一、Appearance的基本含义

"Appearance"是一个英语词汇,主要指外貌、外表或显现的样子。它既可以用来描述人的外观特征,如长相、穿着打扮,也可以用于指物的表面状态或者事物呈现给人们的视觉印象。在更抽象的层面上,"appearance"还可以表示一种假象或表面现象。

二、Appearance的用法

1. 描述人的外貌:

   - "She has an elegant appearance with her long curly hair and designer dress."(她长发卷曲,身着名牌,显得十分优雅。)

   - "The boy's appearance changed dramatically after he cut his hair short."(他剪短头发后,外表有了显著变化。)

2. 指物的外观:

   - "The old house had a charming appearance with its white walls and red roof."(那座老房子白墙红瓦,显得很有魅力。)

   - "The car's sleek appearance caught everyone's attention on the road."(汽车流线型的外观在路上吸引了所有人的目光。)

3. 表示假象或表面现象:

   - "Don't be deceived by his friendly appearance, he can be quite ruthless when it comes to business."(别被他友善的外表骗了,他在生意场上可是相当无情的。)

   - "The calm appearance of the lake hid the strong currents beneath."(平静的湖面掩盖了下面的激流。)

三、Appearance的同义词辨析

1. Look:同样指外表或外观,但通常用于口语中,更侧重于瞬间或特定时刻的样子。例如:"What's that look on your face?"(你脸上的表情是什么意思?)

2. Appearance:比"look"更为正式,可以指持续的外貌特征或给人的整体印象。例如:"The appearance of the city has changed a lot over the years."(这些年来,这个城市的面貌发生了很大的变化。)

3. Aspect:常用于描述自然景象或事物的特征,强调从某个角度看的样子。例如:"The aspect of the mountain was breathtaking from the summit."(从山顶看,那座山的景色令人惊叹。)

4. Visage:多用于文学或正式语境,指人脸的外貌或表情。例如:"His stern visage softened as he saw his grandchildren."(看到孙子孙女时,他严肃的脸庞变得柔和起来。)

5. Phenomenon:这个词更偏向于科学或哲学领域,指出现的某种现象或表征。例如:"Global warming is a phenomenon with serious consequences."(全球变暖是一个具有严重后果的现象。)