明显
Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
Examples
3 of 5他的进步非常明显。
His progress is very obvious.
该实验的结果显示出明显的趋势。
The results of the experiment show a clear trend.
由于明显的理由,我们拒绝了该提议。
For obvious reasons, we rejected the proposal.
Word Family
Memory Tip
明 (bright) + 显 (show) = showing brightly/clearly.
Quick Quiz
这种药的治疗效果非常___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 明显
Examples
他的进步非常明显。
everydayHis progress is very obvious.
该实验的结果显示出明显的趋势。
academicThe results of the experiment show a clear trend.
由于明显的理由,我们拒绝了该提议。
formalFor obvious reasons, we rejected the proposal.
市场需求的增长并不明显。
businessThe growth in market demand is not obvious.
这太明显了,谁都能看出来。
informalThis is so obvious, anyone can see it.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
显而易见
obviously/it's clear that
对比明显
sharp contrast
不言而喻
goes without saying
Often Confused With
显著 is more formal and often implies a large or remarkable degree of something.
Usage Notes
Useful for describing data changes and comparisons in IELTS Writing Task 1.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse '明显' (obvious) with '明确' (clear/definite instructions).
Memory Tip
明 (bright) + 显 (show) = showing brightly/clearly.
Word Origin
'明' means bright/clear, '显' means to show or manifest.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
这种药的治疗效果非常___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 明显
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
引述
B1To quote or refer to someone else's words or a passage from a text to support an argument.
分析
B1To examine something in detail in order to understand it better or explain it. It involves breaking a complex topic into smaller parts to gain a better perspective.
研究
B1To carry out a systematic investigation into a subject to establish facts or reach new conclusions. It can also mean to study or consider something carefully.
观点
B1A particular attitude or way of considering a matter; an opinion or standpoint.
影响
B1To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
趋势
B1A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
解决
B1To find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with a problem, difficulty, or dispute.
证据
B1The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
结论
B1A judgment or decision reached by reasoning; the end or finish of an event or process.
资源
B1A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.
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