apparition
US /ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/
UK /ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/
名词
1.
幽灵, 幻影
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
示例:
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The old house was rumored to be haunted by the apparition of a former resident.
据说那座老房子闹鬼，有前居民的幽灵出没。
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Suddenly, a ghostly apparition floated through the wall.
突然，一个幽灵般的幻影穿墙而过。
2.
出现, 显现
the appearance of something remarkable or unexpected
示例:
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The sudden apparition of a rare bird excited the birdwatchers.
稀有鸟类的突然出现让观鸟者兴奋不已。
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The apparition of a new comet in the night sky was a spectacular sight.
夜空中新彗星的出现是一个壮观的景象。