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appearances 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/əˈpi(ə)rəns/,
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appearances, plural;
  1. The way that someone or something looks
    • - I like the appearance of stripped antique pine
    • - they are similar in appearance
  2. An impression given by someone or something, although this may be misleading
    • - she read it with every appearance of interest
  3. An act of performing or participating in a public event
    • - he is well-known for his television appearances
  4. An act of becoming visible or noticeable; an arrival
    • - the sudden appearance of her daughter startled her
  5. A process of coming into existence or use
    • - the appearance of the railroad

  1. (appearance) outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
  2. (appearance) the event of coming into sight
  3. (appearance) formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
  4. (appearance) a mental representation; "I tried to describe his appearance to the police"
  5. (appearance) pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression; "they try to keep up appearances"; "that ceremony is just for show"
  6. Appearances is a 1921 short drama film directed by Donald Crisp. Alfred Hitchcock is credited as a title designer. The film is now lost.
  7. (appearance) Going to court. Or a legal paper that says you will participate in the court process.
  8. (appearance) the participation in the proceedings by a party summoned in an action, either in person or through an attorney
  9. (Appearance) Generally the first category by which wines are judged in a sensory evaluation. The wine's clarity and colour are the primary factors evaluated.
  10. (Appearance) A formal submission to the courts by the defendant (respondent) in response to a complaint or summons.
  11. (Appearance) Refers to a wine's clarity, not color.
  12. (Appearance) Manifestation of the nature of objects and materials through visual attributes such as size, shape, color, texture, glossiness, transparency, opacity, etc.
  13. (Appearance) The act of showing up in court as either plaintiff, defendant, accused or any other party to a civil or criminal suit. It implies that you accept the power of the court to try the matter (i.e. "jurisdiction"). ...
  14. (Appearance) A coming into court by a party to a suit, either in person or through an attorney, whether as plaintiff or defendant. The formal proceeding by which a defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court. The voluntary submission to a court's jurisdiction.
  15. (Appearance) The act of coming into court as a party to a suit either in person or through an attorney.
  16. (Appearance) Presence of a party litigant before the court.
  17. (Appearance) a material's physical state (solid, liquid, or gas), it's color, and the other visual attributes.
  18. (appearance) The way something or someone looks.
  19. (appearance) the look of the FarPoint Spread component to the user. Sometimes this word is used in a limited sense, as in referring to only the settings in the Appearance class; other times it is used broadly to describe the style and other aspects of the look of the interface.
  20. (Appearance) The voluntary submission by a defendant to a court’s jurisdiction. The appearance can be made in person or by filing an answer, response or an appearance and waiver.
  21. (Appearance) The official court form filed with the court clerk which tells the court that you are representing yourself in a lawsuit or criminal case or that an attorney is representing you. All court notices and calendars will be mailed to the address listed on the form. ...
  22. (5. Appearance) Facial expressions and appearance of men to determine whether or not he is masculine. Frankly, for the criteria that one is very different in the eyes of one girl with another girl. So, depending on taste. Just do not sullen!
  23. (APPEARANCE) The presence of the plaintiff or defendant, represented by agent or pro se, in a court room.
  24. (APPEARANCE) This term has more than one meaning.  One type of appearance is where a party or their attorney files an answer in a case.  That gives the party the right to defend the case, assert counterclaims, and participate in the case fully. ...
  25. (Appearance) A description of a substance at normal room temperature and normal atmospheric conditions. Appearance includes the color, size, and consistency of a material.