seemingly
/ˈsiːmɪŋli/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4488 in the learning path
看似；表面上
Definitions
adv. In a way that appears true but may not be.
看似；表面上
Example
The seemingly empty box had a kitten inside.
那个看似空空的盒子里藏着一只小猫。
Seemingly minor changes in daily travel habits can significantly reduce a city's overall carbon emissions.
日常出行习惯中看似微小的改变，可以显著减少一座城市的总体碳排放。
Collocations
- seemingly impossible
- seemingly endless
- seemingly harmless
Word family
- seem (v.)
- seeming (adj.)
Synonyms
- apparently
Usage tip
常置于形容词前，强调表象未必等于事实。
FAQ
- What does seemingly mean?
- In a way that appears true but may not be.
- How is seemingly pronounced?
- UK /ˈsiːmɪŋli/, US /ˈsiːmɪŋli/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
