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facades

UK /fəˈsɑːdz/US /fəˈsɑːdz/

词源

源自法语 façade,最早来自意大利语 facciata,最终源于拉丁语 facies(脸、表面)。

noun

❶ 建筑物的正面或外观,通常指具有装饰性或代表性的部分。也比喻人或事物表面的虚假形象。

“The historic building has an ornate facade with intricate carvings.”

(这座历史建筑的正面装饰华丽,雕刻精美。)

“Many shops in the old town maintain their original facades.”

(老城区的许多商店保留了原始的外观。)

同义词:frontage, exterior, veneer, mask, pretense

常见短语

put up a facade — 假装某种形象或态度,通常为了隐藏真实感受或情况。

“She put up a facade of confidence during the presentation.”

(她在演讲时摆出一副自信的样子。)