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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 13871 COCA: 13183

semblance

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
semblance /ˈsɛmbləns/ noun
semblance
/ˈsɛmbləns/
noun
Learner's definition of SEMBLANCE
[singular]
: the state of being somewhat like something but not truly or fully the same thing相似；类似 — usually + of
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 13871 COCA: 13183

semblance

noun

sem·​blance ˈsem-blən(t)s How to pronounce semblance (audio)
1
a
: outward and often specious appearance or show : form
wrapped in a semblance of composure Harry Hervey
b
: modicum
has been struggling to get some semblance of justice for his people Bayard Rustin
2
: aspect, countenance
3
a
: a phantasmal form : apparition
b
: image, likeness
4
: actual or apparent resemblance
her story bears some semblance to the truth

Synonyms

Example Sentences

tried to project some semblance of confidence even though public speaking terrified her a used-car dealer with only a semblance of honesty
Recent Examples on the Web Like Les Misérables, the dense action and accelerated pacing — again unfolding in a semblance of real time — leave little room for depth of character or political perspective. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 Anybody paying tribute to Winehouse has plenty of tools with which to captivate, and this show offers strong musical backing and plenty of informative patter, bringing her the Amy Winehouse legacy back in some semblance of style. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 May 2022 In the main room, scalloped with marble basins, there was a semblance of decorum, but in the side rooms, the men were young and frisky. New York Times, 12 May 2022 The film’s outbursts feel like the eruption of Lapid’s own mind; there is little semblance of distance between him and the fictional protagonist. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2022 What Hogan is really after is ensuring that there is some semblance of a Republican Party that looks and sounds like the Republican Party if Trump runs and loses (again) in 2024. Chris Cillizza, CNN, 14 Feb. 2022 Only through both parties’ consent and communication is some semblance of balance achieved. Lovia Gyarkye, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2022 Since all the dishes are generally served up family style, with people filling every inch of their their plate with all their favorites, there’s not really a graceful way to present wine in any semblance of course pairing. Jill Barth, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2021 For now, Yellowstone officials are working to make sure that visitors can have some semblance of a vacation the rest of the summer. New York Times, 2 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from sembler to be like, seem — more at resemble

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of semblance was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 13871 COCA: 13183
semblance

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + SEMBLANCE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤vague隱約的表象◇Brad had his emotions under a vague semblance of control.布拉德表面上似乎控制住了自己的情緒。VERB + SEMBLANCE➤have具有⋯外表▸➤lack沒有⋯外觀◇The movie lacks any semblance of realism.這部電影一點兒都不真實。➤gain獲得⋯外觀▸➤lose失去⋯外觀◇He lost all semblance of dignity and rushed down the street after her.他完全顧不得尊嚴，沿着街道衝過去追她。➤keep, maintain, preserve, retain保持⋯樣子；維持⋯外觀▸➤bring, give sth使具有⋯外觀；使⋯有⋯樣子◇She struggled to bring a semblance of order to the meeting.她盡力想使會場顯得有些秩序。➤regain, restore (sth to), return (sth) to重獲⋯外觀；（使⋯）恢復⋯樣子PREPOSITION➤in a/the semblance of, into a/the semblance of一副⋯樣子；成了⋯樣子◇She bared her teeth in a semblance of a smile.她露出牙齒，顯出一副笑容。➤semblance of⋯的樣子◇He tried to restore some semblance of normality to their home life.他力圖使他們的家庭生活恢復正常。PHRASES➤a/some semblance of control表面上的控制▸➤a/some semblance of order表面上的秩序

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