keep up an appearance
维持表象
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to maintain a particular impression, often one that is not true
维持一种特定的印象,通常是不真实的印象
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keep up an appearance = 维持表象 (维持一种特定的印象,通常是不真实的印象)
- Even after losing his job, he tried to keep up the appearance of wealth by driving his luxury car.即使失业后,他仍试图通过开豪华车来维持富有的表象。
- They were constantly arguing in private but kept up the appearance of a happy couple in public.他们私下里不停地争吵,但在公众面前却维持着幸福夫妻的表象。
- As a leader, it's important to keep up an appearance of calm and control, even during a crisis.作为领导者,即使在危机期间,保持冷静和掌控的姿态也很重要。
- She felt immense pressure to keep up the appearance of having a perfect life on social media.她感到巨大的压力,需要在社交媒体上维持生活完美的表象。
- It takes a lot of energy to keep up an appearance that isn't genuine.维持不真实的表象需要耗费大量精力。
- Why do so many people feel the need to keep up the appearance of being busy all the time?为什么那么多人觉得有必要一直维持忙碌的样子?
- He is keeping up the appearance of being fine, but I know he's struggling.他正维持着一切都好的表象,但我知道他很挣扎。
- Keeping up the appearance of success was more important to him than asking for help.对他来说,维持成功的表象比寻求帮助更重要。
- The company had to keep up the appearance of stability to prevent investors from panicking.公司必须维持稳定的表象,以防投资者恐慌。
- Despite their financial difficulties, the family managed to keep up an appearance of normality for the children's sake.尽管经济困难,为了孩子们,这个家庭还是设法维持着正常的生活表象。