单词 | superficial |
释义 | superficial 1 ENTRIES FOUND: superficial (adjective) superficial /ˌsuːpɚˈfɪʃəl/ adjective superficial /ˌsuːpɚˈfɪʃəl/ adjective Learner's definition of SUPERFICIAL [more superficial; most superficial] 1 : concerned only with what is obvious or apparent : not thorough or complete肤浅的;粗枝大叶的;不彻底的 a superficial analysis of the results/data对结果/数据的肤浅分析 They had a superficial knowledge/understanding of the topic.他们对这个题目只有肤浅的认识/理解。 These superficial changes/solutions don't address the underlying problem.这些不彻底的改变/方案并不解决根本问题。 2 a : affecting only the outer part or surface of something : not deep or serious表面的;浅的;不严重的 superficial wounds/cuts浅伤口/切口 The storm only caused superficial damage to the building.这场暴风雨只给建筑造成了表面的损坏。 b : lying close to the surface靠近表面的 superficial veins浅静脉 3 — used to describe a quality, characteristic, etc., that can be seen in the outward appearance or manner of something or someone but that is not deep or genuine(品质或特性)外露的,不深沉的,不真实的 Despite a superficial resemblance, the paintings are by two different artists.尽管粗看相似,但这些画作是两位不同的艺术家创作的。 These similarities/differences are only superficial.这些相似之处/区别只是表面上的。 Don't be deceived by his superficial charm.不要被他表面的魅力欺骗了。 On a superficial level, his theory works, but the facts don't support it.表面上看,他的理论可行,但事实并不支持他的理论。 4 disapproving : not caring about or involving important matters or deep emotions浅薄的;肤浅的 He thinks she's vain and superficial. [=shallow]他认为她自负浅薄。 I'm not interested in superficial relationships.我对肤浅的情爱关系不感兴趣。 — superficiality /ˌsuːpɚˌfɪʃiˈæləti/ noun [noncount] the superficiality of pop culture流行文化的肤浅 — superficially /ˌsuːpɚˈfɪʃəli/ adverb Superficially, at least, the two paintings are similar.至少从表面上看这两幅画作是相似的。 |
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