"on the face of it" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 表面上看

Definition

用来描述某事在一开始看来是怎样的，在了解全部细节之前的表面印象。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于较正式、书面用语。常用于表达“表面上…但实际上可能不同”。不可用于描述人的脸部外表。

Examples

On the face of it, the job seems easy.

**表面上看**，这份工作好像很简单。

On the face of it, there is nothing wrong with the report.

**表面上看**，报告没有什么问题。

On the face of it, this rule makes sense.

**表面上看**，这条规则说得通。

On the face of it, everything looks fine, but there could be hidden problems.

**表面上看**，一切都很好，但可能有隐藏的问题。

On the face of it, her explanation was reasonable, though I’m still not sure.

**表面上看**，她的解释是合理的，不过我还是不确定。

On the face of it, this offer sounds great, but let’s read the small print.

**表面上看**，这个优惠不错，不过我们得看看细则。