vi.

1. 出现；显露
   Gradually a smile appeared on her face.

   她脸上渐渐地露出笑容。

2. 似乎，看来好像[L][W][+to-v][+（that）]
   It appears they are right.

   看来他们是对的。

   He appeared to be talking to himself.

   他似乎在自言自语。

3. 出庭，到案[Q]
   She will appear in court next Friday.

   下星期五她将出庭。

4. 演出；陈列；露面[Q]
   The famous singer is appearing this fall at the Music Festival.

   这位著名的歌手将在今秋的音乐节上演出。

5. 出版，发表
   His third play appeared under the title "The Web".

   他的第三个剧本用《网》作书名出版。

v.

1. come into sight.
   ▸come into existence or use.
   ▸be published.
   ▸informal arrive.
2. present oneself publicly or formally, especially on stage or as the accused or counsel in a law court.
3. give a specified impression; seem.