appearance
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5She was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.
She was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.
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.
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'appearance' as the 'entrance' of a 'peer'—it’s how someone shows up and is seen by their equals.
Quiz rápido
Despite her tired ____, she managed to lead the board meeting with incredible focus and authority.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: appearance
Exemplos
She was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.
everydayShe was very concerned about her physical appearance before the job interview.
The witness is required to make a formal appearance in court next Tuesday.
formalThe witness is required to make a formal appearance in court next Tuesday.
He finally made an appearance at the party just as we were about to leave.
informalHe finally made an appearance at the party just as we were about to leave.
The sudden appearance of new data challenged the existing scientific consensus.
academicThe sudden appearance of new data challenged the existing scientific consensus.
Maintaining a professional appearance is crucial for building trust with high-level clients.
businessMaintaining a professional appearance is crucial for building trust with high-level clients.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
judging by appearances
judging by appearances
by all appearances
by all appearances
put in an appearance
put in an appearance
Frequentemente confundido com
An 'aspect' is a specific feature or part of something, while 'appearance' refers to the total outward look or the act of showing up.
Resemblance is the state of looking like someone else, whereas appearance is just how one looks individually.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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).
Dica de memorização
Think of an 'appearance' as the 'entrance' of a 'peer'—it’s how someone shows up and is seen by their equals.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'aparance,' stemming from the Latin 'apparere' meaning 'to come into sight.'
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Western idioms like 'don't judge a book by its cover' emphasize that 'appearance' can be deceptive and is less important than character.
Quiz rápido
Despite her tired ____, she managed to lead the board meeting with incredible focus and authority.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: appearance
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