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
appear to 后接动词,意思是“看起来好像.”,如：
He apppeared to have the same idea as I had.他看起来好像跟我有相同的想法.
appear as 表示“以.出现”,如：
He appeared as an armyman in the negotiation room.他作为一个军人出现在谈判桌上