“It’s about how something or someone looks — for example, clothes or hairstyle.”
以下は英単語 “appearance” に関するストーリー型学習コンテンツです。まずは大枠の意味を理解して最後の文章で確認しましょう。
主な意味（main meaning）
| 品詞 | 意味 | 発音記号 (IPA) | 例文 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 名詞 | 外見、見た目 | /əˈpɪərəns/ | Her appearance changed after the makeover. |
| 名詞 | 出現、登場 | /əˈpɪərəns/ | The actor made a surprise appearance at the event. |
語源（etymology）
「appearance」はラテン語の apparere（現れる）が語源です。
核となるイメージは「見えるようになること」「表に出てくること」です。
類義語（synonyms）
| 類義語 | 例文 |
|---|---|
| look | His look was very professional during the interview. |
| aspect | The sunny aspect of the room made it feel warm. |
| image | She wants to improve her public image. |
| presence | His presence in the room made everyone feel calm. |
| form | A strange form appeared in the sky. |
反義語（antonyms）
| 反義語 | 例文 |
|---|---|
| disappearance | The sudden disappearance of the cat surprised everyone. |
| invisibility | The magician amazed the crowd with his invisibility trick. |
コロケーション（collocations）
| コロケーション | 例文 |
|---|---|
| physical appearance | Physical appearance is not the only important thing. |
| sudden appearance | The sudden appearance of the dog scared the kids. |
| make an appearance | She will make an appearance at the opening ceremony. |
| change in appearance | There was a big change in his appearance. |
| appearance on TV | His first appearance on TV was a success. |
2項表現（binomials）
| 表現 | 例文 |
|---|---|
| appearance and behavior | Teachers observe both appearance and behavior. |
| style and appearance | Her style and appearance are always impressive. |
英語ストーリー（english story）
Title: The New Employee’s Appearance
When Lisa entered the office on her first day, everyone looked at her. Her appearance was neat and professional. She wore a clean white blouse, black pants, and had her hair tied back. Her physical appearance gave the impression of someone serious and well-organized.
John, one of her coworkers, whispered to another, “She looks confident. Let’s see how her behavior matches her look.”
Later in the day, Lisa made her first appearance in the weekly meeting. She introduced herself with a calm voice and explained her ideas clearly. Her presence was strong, and everyone listened.
After the meeting, her manager praised her. “Great job, Lisa. Your appearance and behavior show you are ready.”
That night, Lisa called her best friend. “I think I made a good impression. I worked hard on my appearance, but I’m glad my actions matched it too.”
Her friend replied, “You did your best! Remember, style and appearance matter, but your heart does too.”
The next day, Lisa saw a change in the way people treated her. Her appearance on the first day had set a good image.
和訳
タイトル：新しい社員の見た目
リサが初出勤の日にオフィスに入ると、みんなが彼女を見ました。彼女の見た目はきちんとしていて、プロらしかったのです。白いブラウスに黒いズボン、髪は後ろで束ねられていました。外見からは、真面目で整理された人という印象を受けました。
同僚のジョンが小声で言いました。「自信ありそうだね。行動も見た目通りかな？」
その日の午後、リサは週次会議で初めて登場しました。落ち着いた声で自己紹介し、アイデアをはっきりと説明しました。彼女の存在感は強く、皆が耳を傾けました。
会議の後、マネージャーが彼女を褒めました。「よくやったね、リサ。見た目も態度も、準備ができていると伝わったよ。」
その夜、リサは親友に電話をしました。「良い印象を与えられたと思う。見た目もがんばったけど、それにふさわしい行動もできてよかった。」
友達は言いました。「よくやったよ！スタイルや見た目も大事だけど、気持ちも大事だからね。」
翌日、リサは周りの接し方が変わったことに気づきました。初日の見た目が良い印象を作っていたのです。
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