C1 noun 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
appearance
Verb
appear
부사
apparently
형용사
apparent
관련
apparition
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: appearance

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
appearance
Verb
appear
부사
apparently
형용사
apparent
관련
apparition

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

judging by appearances

judging by appearances

by all appearances

by all appearances

put in an appearance

put in an appearance

자주 혼동되는 단어

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.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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).

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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'
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: appearance

관련 단어

arbiter

B2

An arbiter is a person or authority who has the power to settle a dispute or decide what is right, acceptable, or fashionable. It can refer to a formal legal role or a metaphorical judge of cultural and social standards.

arbitrarily

C2

To act in a way that is based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason or system. It often implies a decision-making process that is perceived as unfair or lacking logical justification.

arbitrariness

C1

The quality of being based on random choice or personal whim rather than any reason, system, or logical necessity. It often describes decisions, rules, or actions that appear unfair or unpredictable because they lack a clear underlying principle.

arbitrator

C2

A neutral third party officially appointed to settle a dispute between two conflicting parties outside of a court of law. Their role is to hear evidence from both sides and issue a final, typically legally binding, decision known as an award.

arboreal

B2

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

appreciate

B2

To recognize the full worth or quality of something, or to be grateful for a gesture or action. It can also mean to understand a situation fully or to increase in value over time.

approbate

C1

To formally or officially sanction, approve, or authorize an action, document, or status. It is typically used in legal, ecclesiastical, or high-level administrative contexts to indicate authoritative validation.

approve

C1

Officially sanctioned or accepted as being of an adequate standard or satisfying certain requirements. It describes something that has received formal authorization or endorsement from a person or body in authority.

apropos

B2

Something that is apropos is very appropriate or relevant to a particular situation or subject being discussed. It describes a remark, action, or timing that fits perfectly with the current circumstances.

arboretum

C1

A botanical garden specifically devoted to the cultivation and exhibition of a wide variety of trees and shrubs for scientific or educational purposes. It serves as a living collection of woody plants, often featuring rare or non-native species.

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