a situation or condition that is similar to what is wanted or expected, but is not exactly as hoped for

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。