英语易混淆词汇辨析：apparent, evident, manifest, obvious, distinct

apparent, evident, manifest, obvious, distinct这一组形容词都有“明显的”之意。

apparent a.明显的，显而易见的，尤其指容易观察到或认识到的事物。

He is very unhappy, and it is apparent that he wants to leave now.
他很不高兴，显然他现在想走了。

evident a.明白的，明显的，与apparent基本同意，多用于推理或由事实证明的事物。

It is evident that he is guilty; his fingerprints were found at the crime scene.
显然他是有罪的，在犯罪现场发现了他的指纹。

manifest a.清楚的，明显的，多指根据外部特征或迹象便能看出或了解其意义，常作表语。

Her ability is manifest, but she is not attractive.
她才能出众，但长相并不动人。

obvious a.明显的，显而易见的，含有无可辩白，不需证明之意。

It is obvious that that woman has had too much to drink.
很显然，那个妇女酒喝的太多了。

distinct a.清楚的，明显的；不同的，独特的。修饰性质明显不同的东西。

Medical care has made a distinct improvement in his health.
治疗已使他的健康有了明显的好转