like·ness/`laɪknɪs; ˈlaɪknɪs/ n 1 [singular 单数，U] when someone or something is similar in appearance to someone or something else 〔外表〕相像，相似: a family likeness between the three sisters 一家三姐妹的相像之处 2 a good/a remarkable/an excellent likeness of sb a picture of someone that looks very like them 某人一张很好的/出色的/极佳的肖像