从外表推断；看起来
judging from what can be seen
To all appearances their marriage is fine, but I think she gives him a bad time in private. 从表面看他们的婚姻很美满，但我觉得在私下里她不会给他好日子过。
From all outward appearances, he seemed like the perfect volunteer.
To all appearances, the film is a straightforward documentary.
From all appearances, he was oblivious to the financial crisis.
He was, by all appearances, a model husband and father.
See also: appearance (WAY YOU LOOK)