Definitions
- 1. appearance
- 2. bearing
- 3. meter (i.e. measuring instrument)
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Word relationships
Usage notes
Collocations
As “meter/instrument,” it often appears in compounds like 仪表盘 (dashboard), not typically standalone.
Formality
In the sense of “appearance/bearing,” 仪表 is formal and often used in written contexts like 仪表堂堂.
Example Sentences
1 shown这个 仪表 显示温度很高。
This meter shows a very high temperature.
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