| 释义 |
sem·blance /ˈsembləns/
n.
1. 外貌，外观
in semblance 在外表上
bear the semblance of an angel and the heart of a devil 具有天使的外表和恶魔的心肠
By this time some semblance of order had been restored. 到这时，秩序已在表面上有所恢复。
2. 〈古〉类似；酷似
It is a mere semblance. 这仅仅是相像罢了。
3. 假象
be wrapped in a semblance of composure 装出一副泰然自若的样子
put on a semblance of shyness 假装羞怯的样子
He always makes semblance as if he were busy. 他经常装作很忙碌的样子。
4. 少量，些微
without the semblance of surprise 毫不惊奇地
5. 幽灵，亡灵
[OFr < sembler to seem, resemble < L similāre < similis similar, like²] |