facade

US /fəˈsɑːd/
UK /fəˈsɑːd/
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1.

立面, 正面

the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space

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The grand facade of the opera house was illuminated at night.
歌劇院宏偉的立面在夜晚被照亮。
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The building's facade was made of intricate stone carvings.
這座建築的立面由複雜的石雕構成。
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假象, 外表, 偽裝

an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal a less pleasant or creditable reality

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Beneath his calm facade, he was deeply troubled.
在他平靜的外表下，他內心深感不安。
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The company maintained a facade of success despite its financial difficulties.
儘管面臨財務困難，該公司仍維持著成功的假象。
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