プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
みかけ【見掛け】
〔外観〕appearance(s), outward looks；〔見せ掛け〕show
見掛けは
in appearance／outwardly／seemingly
その料理は見掛けはおいしそうだが，実はまずい
The dish looks appetizing but it tastes awful.
彼は見掛けほどのばか者ではない
He is not as [so] stupid as he looks.
人は見掛けによらない
A man is not to be judged by his looks.／A man is not necessarily what he appears to be.／Looks 「are deceptive [can deceive].
見掛けによらず
見掛けによらずタフだ
Although he doesn't look it, he's tough.／He is tough in spite of his (delicate) appearance.
見掛け倒し
見掛け倒しの deceptive; showy but worthless
それは見掛け倒しだ
It is not as [so] good as it looks.
この家具は見掛け倒しで作りは悪い
This piece of furniture 「looks impressive [is showy], but it is poorly made.
物事は見掛け倒しのことが多い
Appearances are often deceiving.