apparition
US /ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/
名詞
1.
幽靈, 幻影
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
範例:
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The old house was rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a former resident.
據說那座老房子鬧鬼，有前居民的幽靈出沒。
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Suddenly, a ghostly apparition floated through the wall.
突然，一個幽靈般的幻影穿牆而過。
2.
出現, 顯現
the appearance of something remarkable or unexpected
範例:
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The sudden apparition of a rare bird excited the birdwatchers.
稀有鳥類的突然出現讓觀鳥者興奮不已。
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The apparition of a new comet in the night sky was a spectacular sight.
夜空中新彗星的出現是一個壯觀的景象。