C1 noun ニュートラル

appearance

/əˈpɪərəns/

The way that someone or something looks on the outside, or the act of arriving or becoming visible in a particular place. It often refers to the public impression a person gives, which may or may not reflect their true nature.

例文

3 / 5
1

She was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.

She was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.

2

The witness is required to make a formal appearance in court next Tuesday.

The witness is required to make a formal appearance in court next Tuesday.

3

He finally made an appearance at the party just as we were about to leave.

He finally made an appearance at the party just as we were about to leave.

語族

名詞
appearance
Verb
appear
副詞
apparently
形容詞
apparent
関連
apparition
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'appearance' as the 'entrance' of a 'peer'—it’s how someone shows up and is seen by their equals.

クイックテスト

Despite her tired ____, she managed to lead the board meeting with incredible focus and authority.

正解!

正解は: appearance

例文

1

She was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.

everyday

She was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.

2

The witness is required to make a formal appearance in court next Tuesday.

formal

The witness is required to make a formal appearance in court next Tuesday.

3

He finally made an appearance at the party just as we were about to leave.

informal

He finally made an appearance at the party just as we were about to leave.

4

The sudden appearance of new data challenged the existing scientific consensus.

academic

The sudden appearance of new data challenged the existing scientific consensus.

5

Maintaining a professional appearance is crucial for building trust with high-level clients.

business

Maintaining a professional appearance is crucial for building trust with high-level clients.

語族

名詞
appearance
Verb
appear
副詞
apparently
形容詞
apparent
関連
apparition

よく使う組み合わせ

physical appearance physical appearance
public appearance public appearance
keep up appearances keep up appearances
outward appearance outward appearance
sudden appearance sudden appearance

よく使うフレーズ

judging by appearances

judging by appearances

by all appearances

by all appearances

put in an appearance

put in an appearance

よく混同される語

appearance vs aspect

An 'aspect' is a specific feature or part of something, while 'appearance' refers to the total outward look or the act of showing up.

appearance vs resemblance

Resemblance is the state of looking like someone else, whereas appearance is just how one looks individually.

📝

使い方のコツ

At the C1 level, 'appearance' is often used to discuss the philosophy of perception versus reality. It is also the standard term for a legal or professional 'showing up' in a specific venue.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'appearance' when they mean 'performance' or 'behavior.' Also, ensure not to confuse the uncountable sense (general look) with the countable sense (an instance of showing up).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'appearance' as the 'entrance' of a 'peer'—it’s how someone shows up and is seen by their equals.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French 'aparance,' stemming from the Latin 'apparere' meaning 'to come into sight.'

文法パターン

countable for instances of showing up (e.g., three public appearances) uncountable for the quality of looking a certain way (e.g., careful about his appearance) often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'in'
🌍

文化的な背景

Western idioms like 'don't judge a book by its cover' emphasize that 'appearance' can be deceptive and is less important than character.

クイックテスト

Despite her tired ____, she managed to lead the board meeting with incredible focus and authority.

正解!

正解は: appearance

関連単語

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

inspect

B2

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

役に立った?
まだコメントがありません。最初に考えをシェアしましょう!

無料で言語学習を始めよう

無料で始める