a.

1. 表面的，外观的；未必真实的
   The apparent cause of his illness was excessive drinking, but the real cause was his deep grief at his wife's death.

   他生病的表面原因是饮酒过度，但实际原因是丧妻之痛。

2. 明显的，显而易见的；明白无误的[F][（+to）][+that]
   It was apparent that he was in no condition to travel.

   他的健康状况显然不宜旅行。

adj.

1. readily perceived or understood; obvious.
2. seeming real or true.