obvious

adj.

1. 明显的；显然的；易理解的
   easy to see or understand
   1. It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
      人人一看便知，那个孩子受过虐待。
   2. It's obvious from what she said that something is wrong.
      根据她所说的，显然是出问题了。
   3. I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious.
      我明白你不喜欢她，但是尽量别表露得那么明显。
   4. He agreed with obvious pleasure.
      他同意了，显然很高兴。
   5. For obvious reasons , I'd prefer not to give my name.
      因为显而易见的原因，我不愿披露自己的姓名。
   6. The reasons for this decision were not immediately obvious .
      作出这一决定的理由暂时还不清楚。
2. 公认的；当然的
   that most people would think of or agree to
   1. She was the obvious choice for the job.
      她是这一工作的当然人选。
   2. There's no obvious solution to the problem.
      这个问题尚无公认的解决办法。
   3. This seemed the most obvious thing to do.
      这似乎是最顺理成章的做法。
3. 平淡无奇的；无创意的；因显而易见而不必要的
   not interesting, new or showing imagination; unnecessary because it is clear to everyone
   1. The ending was pretty obvious.
      结尾十分平淡。
   2. I may be stating the obvious but without more money the project cannot survive.
      我这话可能多余，但是不投入更多资金，项目就难以为继。

1. ADJ-GRADED 明显的；显然的；无疑的
   If something is obvious, it is easy to see or understand.
   1. ...the need to rectify what is an obvious injustice...
      矫正明显不公的需要
   2. Determining how the Democratic challenger would conduct his presidency isn't quite so obvious.
      这位民主党挑战者将如何履行总统职务还不能明确判断。
2. ADJ-GRADED 不必要的;无新意的；缺乏想象力的
   If you describe something that someone says as obvious, you are being critical of it because you think it is unnecessary or shows lack of imagination.
   1. There are some very obvious phrases that we all know or certainly should know better than to use.
      我们都知道或是肯定应该知道有些说法已毫无新意，最好避免使用。

1. The two plots share certain obvious affinities.
   这两个情节有某种明显的相似。
2. Well, it's obvious, ain't it?
   嗯，这很明显，不是吗？
3. There was no obvious reason why this could not be as good a film as the original.
   找不出明显的理由来解释为什么这部片子拍得不如原先的好。
4. Duties and taxes are the most obvious barrier to free trade.
   关税和税收是自由贸易的最大壁垒。
5. It's worth checking each item for obvious flaws
   有必要逐件检查一下是否有明显的瑕疵。
6. It's obvious he's worried about us and I'm taking it as a compliment.
   显然他担心我们，我把这当做一种赞美。
7. There are obvious distinctions between the two wine-making areas
   两个酿酒地区之间有着显著的差别。
8. It was obvious that much of what they recorded was far from the truth
   显然，他们所记录的很多根本不是事实。
9. With breast cancer, as with many common diseases, there is no obvious breakthrough on the horizon
   对乳腺癌等很多常见疾病来说，目前还看不到有明显的突破。
10. The ideological divisions between the parties aren't always obvious.
    政党之间的意识形态界线并不总是泾渭分明的。
11. The implication was obvious: vote for us or it will be very embarrassing for you
    弦外之音很明显：投票给我们，否则你会非常难堪。
12. Keith hoped the obvious sarcasm would have its intended effect
    基思希望这一明显的讽刺能达到预期的效果。
13. It is already obvious that all four American systems have leapfrogged over the European versions
    4个美国系统全部超过了欧洲版本，这已是显见的事实。
14. The more obvious potential allies are Ireland, Denmark and, to a lesser degree, the Netherlands.
    最可能成为盟国的有爱尔兰和丹麦，放宽些还可以把荷兰算上。
15. She's made it obvious that she's appalled by me
    她坦言被我吓着了。
16. It does not appear to possess any of the obvious signs that would mark it out as a restaurant
    它似乎没有一处明显的标志让它看上去像一家饭店。
17. It was obvious that, whatever its merits, their work would never be used.
    很明显，无论他们的作品有何优点都永远不会被采用。
18. Determining how the Democratic challenger would conduct his presidency isn't quite so obvious.
    这位民主党挑战者将如何履行总统职务还不能明确判断。
19. There are some very obvious phrases that we all know or certainly should know better than to use.
    我们都知道或是肯定应该知道有些说法已毫无新意，最好避免使用。
20. It seemed obvious from his report of that meeting that you were trying to focus suspicion on Mr Hirsch.
    从他对那次会面的报告中可以明显看出你正把怀疑的焦点转向赫希先生。
21. From the studio's roster of leading men, Robert Walker was an obvious choice to play the part.
    从该电影公司的男主角名单来看，罗伯特·沃克显然是出演这一角色的不二人选。
22. This is an obvious sop to the large Irish-American audience
    这明显是讨好广大爱尔兰裔美国观众的一种手段。
23. Grammatical errors are always obvious to me, spelling mistakes stand out.
    语法错误对我来说总是非常明显，而拼写错误也很显眼。
24. It is obvious that Syria will suffer most from this change of heart.
    很明显，这一态度的转变对叙利亚的影响最大。
25. I've made up my mind, but it's obvious that you need more time to think
    我已经拿定了主意，但你显然还需要更多时间来考虑。
26. It's obvious that you need more time to think
    显然你需要更多时间来思考。
27. It became obvious that all her complaints were in vain.
    很明显她所有的抱怨都是白费口舌。
28. Once you have eliminated the obvious causes of death, you must consider the possibility of foul play.
    一旦排除了明显的死因，你就必须考虑到可能有人采取了卑劣手段。
29. It is an obvious fact.
    这是明摆着的事实。
30. His exhaustion was obvious when he fell asleep standing.
    他站着睡着了，显然是太累了。

  obvious apparent clear manifest【导航词义：明显的】

  obvious adj. 明显的，显然的

〔辨析〕指容易理解或显而易见的，无需说明和论证。

  apparent adj. 显然的，明白的

〔辨析〕词义同 obvious，但通常作表语。

  clear adj. 明显的，明白无误的

〔辨析〕普通用词，指清晰易懂、确定无疑的。

  manifest adj. 〈正式〉显而易见的，明显的

〔辨析〕指一目了然的或浅显易懂的。

adj

1. easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
   1. obvious errors