seemingly; apparently; looks as if; appears to be; gives the impression that; seems on the face of it to be

kàn qǐ lai

k+àn·4th toneq+ǐ·3rd tonel+ai·neutral tone

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They looked relieved only when it was in motion.

当它运转了，他们才看起来放心了。

It's all Greek to me.

看起来像天书。

Tom definitely looks younger than Mary.

汤姆看起来的确比玛丽年轻。

It looks as if it is going to rain.

天看起来要下雨了。

That house appears deserted.

那幢房子看起来被遗弃了。

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