186.四个“明显”。obvious，apparent，evident，distinct
（1）obvious：明显的；显著的。语气较强，指极为明显，有目共睹，无须说明和论证。如：
It was obvious to everyone that the child had been badly treated.
人们一看便知，那个孩子受过虐待。
（2）apparent：显然的；表面上的。强调显而易见或一想便知。这个词从动词appear派生而来，故有时含有表面如此而事实上未必的意味。如：
It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.
从面容上一眼就可以看出她确实心绪烦乱。
（3）evident：明显的；明白的。指根据事实成为显然的。如：(https://www.daowen.com)
It has now become evident to us that a mistake has been made.
我们已经清楚出了差错。
（4）distinct：明显的；独特的；清楚的；有区别的。较正式用词，指轮廓的清楚或定义、含义的明确，不会弄错。如：
His voice was quiet but every word was distinct.
他说话声音不大，但字字清晰。
还有，clear侧重清楚、明白。plain着重简单明了，不复杂。