appearance
appearance — 名詞
1. a time when a famous person, leader, or speaker shows up at an event so that the
公開露面
在公開場合現身的場合
a time when a famous person, leader, or speaker shows up at an event so that the public can see or hear them.
The president made a brief appearance at the school's anniversary ceremony.
總統在學校的週年慶典上短暫露面。
make an appearance at [event]
Fans waited four hours outside the studio for Taylor's appearance on the morning show.
粉絲在攝影棚外等了四小時，就為了看泰勒在晨間節目的露面。
appearance on [TV show]
The author's appearance at the Taipei book fair drew a long line of readers.
這位作家在台北書展的露面吸引了一長串讀者排隊。
The mayor cancelled her public appearances after the bad cough returned.
市長因咳嗽復發，取消了所有公開露面行程。
文法句型
make an appearance
appearance at/on
用法筆記
Frequently used with 'make' (make an appearance) and with prepositions 'at' for events and 'on' for TV or radio shows. Distinguish from sense 3, which is about entertainers giving a performance, not just showing up.
常見錯誤
2. an occasion on which a person, often along with their lawyer, goes to a court of
出庭
到法院參與案件審理
an occasion on which a person, often along with their lawyer, goes to a court of law as part of a legal case.
Mr. Lin's first court appearance is scheduled for Monday morning at nine.
林先生首次出庭安排在週一上午九點。
court appearance
The footballer faces a third appearance in court over the assault charges.
這位足球員因傷害罪即將第三度出庭。
appearance in court
Ms. Tan's lawyer entered an appearance on her behalf so she did not have to attend.
譚女士的律師代為出庭，所以她不必親自到場。
After three missed appearances, the judge issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
在嫌犯三次未到庭後，法官發出了拘票。
- hearing
the court session itself, not the act of attending
- attendance
more general; appearance is the legal-specific word
文法句型
court appearance
appearance in court
用法筆記
Legal-domain term. Often used with 'court' as a modifier or with the preposition 'in'. The fixed legal phrase 'enter an appearance' means a lawyer formally tells the court they represent someone.
3. a single time when a singer, actor, or other entertainer performs in front of an
登台演出
藝人於觀眾前的演出
a single time when a singer, actor, or other entertainer performs in front of an audience, on stage or on screen.
Hiroshi's first appearance on Broadway was in a small role at age twenty.
宏志首次登上百老匯演出，是二十歲時的一個小角色。
appearance on Broadway
The drummer's guest appearance with the orchestra surprised the whole audience.
鼓手與管弦樂團的客串演出讓全場觀眾大吃一驚。
guest appearance with [group]
Tickets sold out within minutes of her final appearance being announced.
她最後一場演出的票一公布就在幾分鐘內售罄。
The young magician earns most of his money through weekend appearances at children's parties.
這位年輕魔術師大部分收入來自週末在兒童派對的演出。
- performance
focuses on what is performed; appearance focuses on the person being there
- gig
informal; mainly for musicians
文法句型
appearance in [show]
guest appearance
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense involves performing (singing, acting, playing music), while sense 1 is just being seen or speaking briefly. 'Guest appearance' is a common collocation for a one-time performance by someone who is not a regular cast member.
4. a short visit to a party, meeting, or other gathering, usually so that people se
短暫到場
出於禮貌的短暫現身
a short visit to a party, meeting, or other gathering, usually so that people see you were there.
Ravi put in an appearance at the office party but slipped out after thirty minutes.
馬可仕在公司聚會短暫露個臉，三十分鐘後就溜走了。
put in an appearance at [event]
The director only made a brief appearance at the team lunch before rushing back to a meeting.
總監只在團隊午餐短暫現身，就匆匆趕回會議。
brief appearance
Auntie Mei told the kids they had to make an appearance at grandpa's birthday dinner.
美阿姨告訴孩子們，至少要在爺爺的生日晚餐露個臉。
I should at least put in an appearance at Sofia's leaving drinks tonight.
我今晚至少該到蘇菲亞的歡送酒會露個面。
文法句型
put in an appearance
make an appearance
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'put in' or 'make', and usually with adjectives like 'brief' or 'short'. Distinguish from sense 1: the focus here is on duty or politeness toward friends and colleagues, not on a public audience.
常見錯誤
5. the way that a person or object looks from the outside — for example, their face
外表；外觀
人或物在外人眼中的樣貌
the way that a person or object looks from the outside — for example, their face, hair, clothes, or shape — as noticed by other people.
Quinn takes great pride in her appearance and always irons her uniform before school.
莉娜很注重自己的外表，每天上學前都會把制服燙好。
take pride in [one's] appearance
After the renovation, the appearance of the old library completely changed.
整修之後，這座舊圖書館的外觀完全變了樣。
appearance of [thing]
Don't judge a stranger by their physical appearance alone.
不要光憑外表就評斷一個陌生人。
The chef's white jacket and tall hat give him a very professional appearance.
主廚的白色廚師服和高帽讓他看起來非常專業。
Years of sun and wind had given the wooden door a rough, weathered appearance.
多年的日曬風吹讓這扇木門變得粗糙、滿是歲月痕跡。
文法句型
personal appearance
appearance of [noun]
用法筆記
Common collocations: 'physical appearance', 'personal appearance', 'outward appearance'. The most frequent sense for B1 learners. Distinguish from sense 6, which contrasts looks with reality.
常見錯誤
6. the impression that someone or something gives, which may not match the truth of
表象；假象
看似如此但與事實不符的印象
the impression that someone or something gives, which may not match the truth of the situation.
The smiling family photo gave the appearance of a happy marriage, but the couple had already separated.
那張全家福笑容滿面，營造出婚姻幸福的假象，但這對夫妻其實已經分居。
give the appearance of [noun]
Don't be fooled by appearances — the quiet boy is the smartest student in the class.
別被表象騙了——那個安靜的男孩才是班上最聰明的學生。
fixed phrase: don't be fooled by appearances
The minister wanted to avoid any appearance of dishonesty during the investigation.
部長希望在調查期間避免任何不誠實的觀感。
On the surface, the company has the appearance of success, but its debts are huge.
表面上這家公司看起來成功，實際上負債累累。
- impression
what someone feels or thinks about something, even when wrong
- facade
stronger; implies a deliberate cover-up
- semblance
formal; often suggests only a partial likeness to the truth
- reality
what is actually true, not just what is shown
文法句型
give the appearance of
the appearance of [noun]
用法筆記
Often paired with verbs like 'give', 'have', 'avoid', or 'create' plus 'the appearance of [something]'. Distinguish from sense 5: sense 5 is neutral description of how something looks, while this sense always implies a contrast with what is actually true.
7. used in fixed phrases such as 'by all appearances' or 'to all appearances' to me
看來；表面上
從外觀判斷的推測語氣
used in fixed phrases such as 'by all appearances' or 'to all appearances' to mean 'as far as anyone can tell from looking', when you cannot be totally sure.
By all appearances, the meeting went well, though the manager has not confirmed it yet.
看來這場會議進行得很順利，雖然經理還沒確認。
by all appearances
To all appearances, Mr. Costa is a kind neighbour, but the police are now investigating him.
表面上柯斯塔先生是個和善的鄰居，但警方目前正在調查他。
to all appearances
From all appearances, the storm has weakened and the boats can return to port.
從目前情況看來，暴風雨已經減弱，船隻可以回港了。
The patient is, to all appearances, recovering well from the operation.
從各方面看來，這位病人手術後恢復得很好。
- apparently
more flexible; not stuck inside a fixed phrase
- seemingly
more formal; same hedging meaning
文法句型
by/from all appearances
to all appearances
用法筆記
Only used inside fixed phrases ('by/from/to all appearances'); cannot be replaced with a single word. Often acts as an adverbial at the start of the sentence. Distinguish from sense 6: this is a hedging expression, not a noun for the impression itself.
常見錯誤
8. the moment something or someone arrives, comes into sight, or starts to exist wh
出現
事物開始被看見或產生的時刻
the moment something or someone arrives, comes into sight, or starts to exist where it could not be seen before.
The sudden appearance of a deer on the road forced Mei to brake hard.
一隻鹿突然出現在路上，逼得瑪雅猛踩剎車。
sudden appearance of [noun]
Smartphones marked the appearance of a whole new way of staying in touch.
智慧型手機的出現帶來了全新的聯絡方式。
marks the appearance of [innovation]
The first appearance of small green leaves on the trees told us spring had arrived.
樹上首次冒出嫩綠的葉子，告訴我們春天到了。
Doctors were worried by the appearance of red spots on the child's neck.
醫生對於這孩子脖子上出現紅斑感到擔憂。
The novel's appearance in bookshops last summer caused a small sensation.
這本小說去年夏天在書店出現後，引起了一陣小小的轟動。
- disappearance
the moment something stops being seen
文法句型
the appearance of [noun]
first appearance
用法筆記
Often used with 'the' plus 'of' plus a noun phrase. Common modifiers include 'sudden', 'first', and 'unexpected'. Also covers a book or film coming out, as in example 5. Distinguish from sense 1: that sense is about a person showing themselves; this sense is about something becoming visible or starting to exist.