| 词组 | at first glance |
| 释义 | Idiom at first glance and at first blush Theme: EARLY when first examined; at an early stage.At first glance, the problem appeared quite simple. Later we learned just how complex it really was.He appeared quite healthy at first glance.At first blush, she appeared to be quite old. Idiom at first glance if something or someone seems a particular way at first glance, they seem that way when you first look at them.The system is more complicated than it appears at first glance. at first glanceUpon first seeing or considering something. At first glance, I thought the house was great, but the inspector's list of problems changed my opinion. The contract did seem favorable at first glance, but I can see now that it would not have been beneficial. at first glanceand at first blushwhen first examined; at an early stage. At first glance, the problem appeared quite simple. Later we learned just how complex it really was. He appeared quite healthy at first glance. At first blush, she appeared to be quite old. at first glanceCOMMON You say at first glance when you are describing your first opinion of someone or something, especially when this opinion is wrong or incomplete. At first glance, the room looked tidy and ordered. He had a round face that, at first glance, made him look boyish, though closer inspection revealed a man in early middle age. Compare with at first sight. at first ˈglance/ˈsightas things seem at first; judging by first appearances: At first glance, the exam paper looked fairly difficult, but once I got started I found it quite easy.at first glance On initial consideration: At first glance the plan seemed unworkable. |
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