facade

fә'sɑ:d

托福GRE Collins 1

n. the face or front of a building
n. a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant

n. 建筑物的正面, 外观, 表面

Collins 星级

11,331

BNC 频率

7,600

使用频率

facade 的词根是 fac-，意思是“做、制造”，与 factory（工厂）相关。后缀 -ade 通常表示一种状态或行为，整体可以理解为“制造的外表”。

例句

1. The building's facade was beautifully decorated with colorful tiles.

这栋建筑的外立面装饰着五彩斑斓的瓷砖。

2. She put on a facade of confidence during the presentation.

她在演讲中表现出自信的外表。

3. The old house had a charming facade that attracted many visitors.

这座老房子的外立面很迷人，吸引了很多游客。