The quality in an argument, course of action, etc., of seeming attractive or plausible and thus carrying weight; spec. superficial plausibility…
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释义 | the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > deceit, deception, trickery > dissimulation, pretence > semblance, outward show > create or maintain appearance [phrase] (5) to have some show1556 The quality in an argument, course of action, etc., of seeming attractive or plausible and thus carrying weight; spec. superficial plausibility… to set a face on (something)1590 †to set a face on(something): to present, look at, or interpret (something) in a particular way. Obsolete. to save or keep up appearances1603 to saveor keep up appearances: to maintain artificially the outward signs, so as to conceal the absence of the realities which they are assumed to… to give (also lend) colour1687 to give (also lend) colour: (originally) to give a specious appearance of truth to an idea, opinion, etc.; to afford a ground or pretext for an… Subcategories:— overcome by acting (1) |
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