appear
/əˈpɪə/ · /əˈpɪr/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1381 in the learning path
出现；显现
Definitions
v. To become visible or come into view.
出现；显现
v. To seem to be a certain way.
似乎；显得
v. To take part in a performance or attend court formally.
登场；出庭
Example
Stars began to appear as the sky grew darker.
天空渐渐变暗，星星开始出现。
Online courses appear to offer greater flexibility, although some learners still prefer traditional classroom interaction.
网络课程似乎提供了更大的灵活性，但一些学习者仍更喜欢传统课堂互动。
Collocations
- appear suddenly
- appear to be
- appear in court
Word family
- appearance (n.)
- disappear (v.)
- reappear (v.)
Synonyms
- emerge
- seem
Antonyms
- disappear
Usage tip
表“似乎”可接形容词或to do；不能直接接宾语。
FAQ
- What does appear mean?
- To become visible or come into view. To seem to be a certain way. To take part in a performance or attend court formally.
- How is appear pronounced?
- UK /əˈpɪə/, US /əˈpɪr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
