bear a semblance of 看起来像
maintain semblances 保持表象
semblance of order 表面秩序
semblance of truth 似乎真实
semblance of happiness 幸福的假象
1. The old house retained some semblances of its former glory.
这座老房子保留了一些昔日的辉煌迹象。
2. There is only a semblance of agreement among the team.
团队之间只有表面上的一致意见。
3. She kept up a semblance of calm despite being nervous.
尽管紧张，她仍保持着表面的冷静。
4. The negotiations created a semblance of cooperation.
谈判制造出一种合作的假象。
A: Do they really get along, or is it just semblances?
A：他们真的相处得好吗，还是只是表面上的假象？
B: I think it's mostly semblances; tensions are still there.
B：我觉得大部分只是表面现象，紧张关系仍然存在。
1) 表面相似
2) 假象或掩饰
3) 外观上的特征
4) 表面上的秩序或一致性
1. 表面上的相似或外观
e.g.
The painting has semblances of the original style.
这幅画带有原作风格的表面相似。
2. 假象，貌似真实的状态
e.g.
There was only a semblance of peace after the argument.
争吵后只有表面的和平假象。
noun
1. The outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when it gives a false impression of reality.
Synonym: appearance, facade, show, guise, pretense