用作不及物动词 (vi.)
- It was an ordinary vase, but to save appearances, she said it was a family heirloom.
它本来是一个普通花瓶,为了装门面,她却说它是一件传家宝。
- In a word, Mrs. Bate put a good face against fortune, and kept up appearances in the most virtuous manner.
总而言之,别德太太会装门面,在外场上敷衍得很像样。