On the face of it, it seems like a great deal.

表面上看来好像很多。

On the face of it, their marriage seems an improbable alliance.

从表面上看，他们的婚姻似乎是一个荒谬的结合。

On the face of it that seems to make sense. But the figures don't add up.

乍一看，那好像讲得通。但是数字对不上。

On the face of it, dangers galore.

从表面上来看，前途艰险。

It seemed absurd on the face of it.

从表面上看，真有点荒唐。