单词 | seem |
释义 | seem seem /siːm/ verb [I + adv/prep, L] ↑Verb Endings for seem ► B1 to give the effect of being; to be judged to be: » He's 16, but he often seems (to be) younger.» The children seemed (as if/as though/like they were) tired.» I suspect his claims are not all they seem - he tends to exaggerate.» Things are seldom as/how/what they seem.» [+ to infinitive] I seem to know more about him than anyone else.» They seem to be taking a long time to decide.» [+ (that)] It seems (that) she can't come.» It seems to me (that) (= I think that) he isn't the right person for the job.» FORMAL It would seem (that) we need to be at the airport two hours before take-off.» There seems to have been a mistake - my name isn't on the list.» [after so] "There's no reply - they've all gone home." "So it seems."» "Was a decision made?" "It seems not/so."Thesaurus+: ↑Seeming and purporting to be , ↑Faking and pretending • • • Extra Examples:» She seemed happy enough this morning.» The plan seemed quite simple.» He seemed a bit depressed about his work situation.» She seemed a bit detached, as if her mind were on other things.» She seemed slightly embarrassed to see us there. |
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