| Subject | English | Russian |
| gen. | at first glance ... appears | на первый взгляд кажется (At first glance, the Moon appears dry and desolate, with no lakes or rivers visible on its surface. However, studies suggest large quantities of water may be hidden beneath the surface. (anomalien.com) ART Vancouver) |
| math. | at first glance, X appears to differ from X in two major ways | на первый взгляд |