a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as hoped for近似;相似;假象
The city has now returned to some semblance of normality after last night's celebrations.昨晚的庆典过后,这座城市似乎恢复了平日的样子。
He was executed without even the semblance of a fair trial.甚至连点像样的公正审判都没有,他就被处死了。