1. clearly visible or understood; obvious
清晰可見的；顯而易見的；明白的
The cause of the problem was immediately apparent to the engineer.
問題的成因對工程師來說是顯而易見的。
There is an apparent lack of interest in the new policy.
對於新政策，明顯缺乏興趣。
Apparent Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
apparent
adjective
快速理解
What does "Apparent" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Apparent"?
形容事物看起來的樣子，或指事實顯而易見。
- 1
表面上的
EN: seeming or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
翻譯: 表面上看起來如此，但不一定為真。
- 2
顯而易見的
EN: clearly visible or understood; obvious
翻譯: 清楚可見或容易理解的；明顯的。
- 3
根據已知證據的
EN: according to what appears or has been observed
翻譯: 根據顯現的情況或已觀察到的事實。
小提醒：注意 'apparent' 有兩個主要含義：一是『表面上的（可能非真實）』，二是『顯而易見的』。需根據上下文判斷是哪一種。
發音（How to Pronounce "Apparent" in English）
How to pronounce "Apparent" in English?"Apparent" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Apparent" from YouTube Videos
JP Rangaswami: Information is food
TED
“I love my food And I love information. My children usually tell me that one of those passions is a little more apparent than the other (Laughter).”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Apparent"?How does "Apparent" change by context?
2. seeming real or true, but not necessarily so
表面上的；貌似真實的
Despite her apparent confidence, she was quite nervous inside.
儘管她表面上看起來很有自信，但內心其實相當緊張。
The apparent success of the project masked several underlying issues.
這個專案表面上的成功掩蓋了幾個潛在的問題。
3. readily understood or perceived by the mind or senses
易於理解的；可感知的
It became apparent from the data that a new strategy was needed.
從數據中可以明顯看出，需要一個新的策略。
The difference in quality is apparent even to an untrained eye.
品質上的差異即使是外行人也看得出來。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Apparent"?How to make natural sentences with "Apparent"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| apparent + to + person | 對（某人）來說顯而易見的 | The solution was apparent to everyone in the room. (對房間裡的每個人來說，解決方法都很明顯。) |
| apparent + that-clause | 顯然的，明顯的 | It soon became apparent that we were lost. (我們很快就發現自己迷路了。) |
| apparent + noun | 明顯的（事物） | There is no apparent reason for his sudden resignation. (他突如其來的辭職沒有明顯的原因。) |
| for no apparent reason | 無緣無故地，沒有明顯原因地 | The machine stopped working for no apparent reason. (這台機器無緣無故地停止運作了。) |
用法說明
How is "Apparent" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Apparent"?
apparent in vs. apparent that
- apparent in + N. 用於描述某種特質、情感或狀態在某人或某物身上「顯而易見」。焦點在於特質本身及其顯現的載體。
- apparent that + clause 用於引導一個「顯而易見的事實或情況」。焦點在於陳述一個完整的、被觀察到的命題。
- 結構 It is apparent that... 非常常見，用於正式地指出一個明顯的結論或觀察結果。 EN: His frustration was apparent in his tone of voice. 翻譯: 他的挫折感在他的語氣中顯而易見。
EN:It became apparent that the project would need more time.
翻譯:事情變得明朗，這個專案將需要更多時間。
總結建議
描述特質顯現於何處用 apparent in，陳述一個明顯的事實則用 apparent that。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Apparent" and similar words?How to choose "Apparent" vs alternatives?
apparent vs obvious
「apparent」強調表面上看起來的樣子，可能與事實不符；「obvious」則強調非常明顯、無需懷疑的事實。
apparent vs evident
「apparent」側重視覺或表面上的明顯；「evident」側重基於證據或事實的明顯。
apparent vs seeming
兩者都描述表面印象，但「apparent」更常用作形容詞定語或述語；「seeming」僅作定語，且書面語色彩更濃。
口語用法
How is "Apparent" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Apparent"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或轉述一個被普遍認為的事實或印象。 EN: It's apparent that the team didn't prepare enough for the presentation. 翻譯: 很明顯，團隊沒有為這次簡報做足準備。
EN:So it became apparent to everyone that the plan wasn't going to work.
翻譯:於是大家都清楚看出這個計畫行不通了。
語氣強調
與「quite」、「very」、「increasingly」等副詞連用，以加強或修飾其明顯的程度。 EN: His nervousness was quite apparent during the interview. 翻譯: 他在面試時的緊張相當明顯。
EN:It's becoming increasingly apparent that we need to change our strategy.
翻譯:我們越來越明顯地需要改變策略。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，可用「It's apparent that...」作為開頭，作為一種緩衝或過渡。 EN: Well, it's apparent that... we might have overlooked some details here. 翻譯: 嗯，很明顯...我們可能忽略了一些細節。
EN:I mean, it's apparent that the situation is more complicated than we thought.
翻譯:我的意思是，很明顯情況比我們想的更複雜。
正式寫作注意：在學術或正式文件中，應避免將「apparent」用於上述口語中的停頓填充功能，以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Apparent"?What fixed phrases with "Apparent" should I remember?
apparent to
apparent to [someone]
對（某人）來說顯而易見的
become apparent
become/grow apparent
變得明顯
for no apparent reason
for no apparent reason
沒有明顯原因地
apparent lack of
apparent lack of [something]
明顯缺乏（某物）
apparent contradiction
apparent contradiction/paradox
表面的矛盾
readily apparent
readily/instantly apparent
一目了然的，容易看出的
apparent success
apparent success/failure/victory etc.
表面的成功/失敗/勝利等
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Apparent"?Which "Apparent" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×It is an apparent that he is lying.
✓It is apparent that he is lying.
「apparent」是形容詞，前面不需要加不定冠詞「an」。當「apparent」作主詞補語，描述「it」的狀態時，直接使用「It is apparent that...」。
×His happiness was only apparent. (intended meaning: not real)
✓His happiness was only apparent. (This can be ambiguous. Better: His happiness was only an appearance / was not genuine.)
「apparent」有兩個主要意思：1) 明顯的、顯而易見的；2) 表面上的、未必真實的。在口語或書寫中，單獨使用「only apparent」可能造成語意模糊。若要明確表達「只是表面上的、非真實的」，建議使用更清晰的說法，如「only an appearance」、「seeming」或「not genuine」。
×This is very apparent for everyone.
✓This is very apparent to everyone.
表達「對某人來說是明顯的」應使用介系詞「to」，而不是「for」。這是固定的搭配用法。
×He has an apparent reason to be angry.
✓He has an obvious / clear reason to be angry.
「apparent」通常不用來修飾「reason」（理由）。描述理由「明顯」時，更常用「obvious」、「clear」或「evident」。
×The answer is apparent clear.
✓The answer is perfectly clear / is apparent.
「apparent」本身已含有「清晰、明顯」的意思，不應與「clear」疊加使用，這屬於冗餘錯誤。應選擇其中一個形容詞即可。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Apparent"?What are tense/participle forms of "Apparent"?