"semblance" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 表象
• 假象

Definition

表象是指某件事物的外觀或形式，常用於這種外觀可能具有欺騙性或只是實際情況的表面表現。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Semblance' 屬於較正式用法，多見於書面語，如 'semblance of order', 'semblance of normality'，常意指表象與事實不同。

Examples

She tried to keep a semblance of calm during the emergency.

她盡力保持一**表象**的冷靜應對緊急情況。

After the disaster, there was no semblance of normality left.

災難過後，連一點**表象**的正常都不存在了。

The room had a semblance of order despite the mess.

房間雖然很亂，但有一絲**表象**的秩序。

He wore a smile, but it was just a semblance of happiness.

他面帶微笑，但那只是**表象**的幸福。

The leaders tried to maintain a semblance of unity during the talks.

領導們在會談中盡力維持一**表象**的團結。

There’s barely even a semblance of truth in that story.

那個故事裡幾乎沒有任何**表象**的真實性。