Superficial



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• adj.表面的, 肤浅的
• ［英］ adj.表面的, 肤浅的 ( shallow)
• ［类］ 反义词: pith ( 精髓) -superficial element ( 表面的因素) ; central ( 核心的)
• ［记］ super ( 超过) ＋fic ( 做) ＋ial -> 在上面做 -> 表面的

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin superficialis, from Latin superficies
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a.
    • (1) of, relating to, or located near a surface
    • (2) lying on, not penetrating below, or affecting only the surface <superficial wounds>
  • b. British, of a unit of measure square <superficial foot>
• 2.
  • a. concerned only with the obvious or apparent ; shallow
  • b. seen on the surface ; external
  • c. presenting only an appearance without substance or significance
• ? superficially adverb
• Synonyms:
  • superficial, shallow, cursory mean lacking in depth or solidity. superficial implies a concern only with surface aspects or obvious features <a superficial analysis of the problem>. shallow is more generally derogatory in implying lack of depth in knowledge, reasoning, emotions, or character<a light, shallow, and frivolous review>. cursory suggests a lack of thoroughness or a neglect of details<gave the letter only a cursory reading>.

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