appearances的音標為[??p??r?ns] ，基本翻譯為“外貌；外觀；表面”，速記技巧為：appearances=appear+ence（名詞后綴）。

Appearance的英文詞源：

詞根：appear

詞綴：ness

變化形式：復數形式：appearances

相關單詞：

1. apparent：明顯的，表面上的。這個詞直接來源于appear，意思是“出現”或“看起來”。它強調的是一種表面上的可見性，而不是內在的真實性。

2. disappearance：消失，不存在。這個詞是由dis-（否定前綴）+ appearance（出現）構成的。它表示某種事物的消失或不存在。

3. appearance-related：與出現有關的。這個詞是由appearance（出現）加上-related（相關的）構成的。它通常用來描述與出現有關的主題或概念。

4. outward：外表的，外貌的。這個詞是由out-（向外）+ward（方向）構成的。它強調的是一個人或物體的表面特征，如外貌、衣著等。

5. prestigious：有聲望的，有威望的。這個詞是由pre-（在前）+sting（刺）+eous構成的。它指的是因為擁有某種特殊的地位或身份而獲得聲望的人或事物。

6. phenomenal：非凡的，驚人的。這個詞是由phenomenon（現象）加上-al構成的。它用來形容那些非常引人注目或非凡的事物。

7. visual：視覺的，看得見的。這個詞是由visu-（看）加上-al構成的。它強調的是通過視覺觀察和理解的事物。

8. spectacular：壯觀的，引人注目的。這個詞是由spectacle（景象）加上-ual構成的。它用來形容那些非常引人注目或壯觀的景象或事件。

9. impression：印象，感覺。這個詞是由impress-（印記）加上-ion構成的。它指的是通過感官所獲得的對某事物的印象或感覺。

10. aspect：方面，面貌。這個詞是由as-（向）+pect（抓取）構成的。它指的是事物的一個方面或面貌，通常指的是一個特定的方面或特征。

常用短語：

1. on the surface

2. in public

3. to one"s surprise

4. in disguise

5. as a matter of fact

6. in appearance

7. out of character

例句：

1. On the surface, she looks confident, but in reality she is nervous.

2. He always appears confident in public, but in private he is shy.

3. To my surprise, she agreed to help us with the project.

4. His generosity was hidden in disguise in his kindness to others.

5. As a matter of fact, she is a talented artist.

6. In appearance, they are very similar, but in character they are very different.

7. His behavior was out of character - he usually is so considerate.

英文小作文：

Appearance and Reality

Appearance can be deceiving, as we all know. We see what others present to us, but it is not always what it seems. In public, people often appear confident and strong, but behind closed doors, they may be feeling nervous or unsure. On the other hand, someone who appears shy or timid may actually be very brave or strong inside. Appearance can be a mask that hides the true self.

However, appearance can also give us a glimpse into someone"s character. A person"s smile, for example, can indicate their kindness or friendliness, while their dress can reveal their style or taste. Appearance can be a window into someone"s personality, even if it is not always an accurate reflection of who they really are. Therefore, we should not judge a book by its cover, but we should also not ignore what we see.