facade
UK/fә'sɑ:d/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
The front face of a building; a false or misleading outward appearance
建筑物的正面；（虚假的）外表，表象
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfacadestem
=facade
Common Collocations
- 1.building facade建筑外观
- 2.false facade虚假外表
- 3.maintain facade保持外表
Example Sentences
- 1.
The historic building's elegant facade was carefully restored by conservation experts.
- 2.
Despite his cheerful facade, she sensed he was struggling with personal problems.