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单词 on the surface
释义

surface

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noun

sur·​face ˈsər-fəs How to pronounce surface (audio)
1
: the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body
on the surface of the water
the earth's surface
2
: a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region)
plane surface
surface of a sphere
3
a
: the external or superficial aspect of something
trouble lurks below the surface
b
: an external part or layer
sanded the rough surfaces

surface

2 of 3

adjective

1
a
: of, located on, or designed for use at the surface of something
b
: situated, transported, or employed on the surface of the earth
surface mail
surface vehicles
2
: appearing to be such on the surface only : superficial
surface friendships

surface

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verb

surfaced; surfacing

transitive verb

1
: to give a surface to: such as
a
: to plane or make smooth
b
: to apply the surface layer to
surface a highway
2
: to bring to the surface
surface a sunken ship

intransitive verb

1
: to work on or at the surface
2
: to come to the surface
3
: to come into public view : show up
letters that have recently surfaced
surfacer noun
Phrases
on the surface
: to all outward appearances

Synonyms

Noun

  • exterior
  • face
  • outside
  • shell
  • skin
  • veneer

Adjective

  • skin-deep
  • superficial

Verb

  • arise
  • come up
  • crop (up)
  • emerge
  • materialize
  • spring (up)
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Example Sentences

Noun The painting's surface is covered with fine cracks. The bowl has a shiny surface. The surface of wood was rough. Be careful of icy surfaces on the roads. Adjective Despite the surface differences between the two candidates, they are very similar in most ways. a surface stain on the wood that can easily be removed with a mild detergent Verb The whale surfaced and then dove back down. The information surfaced many years later. After several years, the actress surfaced in a comedy. The road needs to be surfaced again. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Brass polishes typically leave a protective coating on the surface, which helps prevent future tarnish and discoloration. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2022 The British monarchy was central to the establishment, expansion, and maintenance of the British empire—which at one point comprised nearly a quarter of the earth’s surface—and the transatlantic slave trade. Eloise Barry, Time, 14 Sep. 2022 The package includes more artillery, drones, radar and air defenses and commits six additional surface-to-air missile systems and hundreds of thousands of rounds of ammunition for the howitzers and mortars in use on the battlefield. Adela Suliman And John Hudson, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Sep. 2022 Walsh pushed valiantly for it, but the White House got nervous, and the rule didn’t surface until June 2021. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2022 A week ago, citing Turkish Defense Ministry sources, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu news agency reported that Greek surface-to-air missiles had locked on to Turkish F-16 fighter jets carrying out a reconnaissance mission in international airspace. Fox News, 3 Sep. 2022 Amazon’s Good Night Oppy is likely to be sold to audiences on the strength of its adorably anthropomorphic robotic protagonist and ambitious surface-of-Mars special effects from the wizards at ILM. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Sep. 2022 The weapons included MiG-31 and Su-27 fighter jets, T-72 and T-80 main battle tanks, and a complete inflatable version of an S-300 surface-to-air missile system. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 1 Sep. 2022 Then in 2025 or 2026, Artemis 3 will bring astronauts back to the lunar surface, including the first woman to land on the moon. WIRED, 31 Aug. 2022
Adjective
Quick Shine multi-surface floor finish and similar products from other manufacturers contain waterborne polymers, which are basically plastics formulated to remain as a whisper-thin coating on the floor once the water evaporates. Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2022 The iRobot Roomba 692 is a powerful robot vacuum with a three-stage cleaning system and dual multi-surface brushes. Brittany Vincent, SELF, 13 June 2022 Target is also running a deal on its Ecovacs multi-surface robot vacuum, which has been lowered by more than $100 from its original price. Brittany Natale, SELF, 12 July 2022 This device is designed with a three-stage cleaning system and dual multi-surface brushes that loosen, lift, and suction dirt, dust, and debris on both carpets and hard floors. Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com, 1 July 2022 Some products in their line include natural dish soap, heavy duty concentrated safe degreaser, and a gentle lavender multi-surface cleaner. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 June 2022 Harrell confirmed the helicopter involved was an MH-60S Seahawk, a type of chopper primarily used for anti-surface warfare, combat support and humanitarian disaster relief, according to the Naval Air Systems Command. Christopher Damien, USA TODAY, 10 June 2022 Using a multi-surface cleaning solution, which is sold separately, the FloorMate washes floors and simultaneously sucks up extra water. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 12 Jan. 2022 After 15 years, only the anti-surface module is fully deployable, with the anti-submarine and mine-hunting modules still not ready for prime time. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2022
Verb
The site, which houses one-story buildings and surface parking spaces, makes frequent appearances on the city’s 311 complaint line, with residents asking for needle pickup, graffiti removal, and trash cleanup. Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 On the left, the map shows surface properties on Psyche, from sandy areas (purple/low) to rocky areas (yellow/high). Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 16 June 2022 Meantime, surface sea temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean are above average. Evan Bush, NBC News, 24 May 2022 Many of the problems that surface in the report have been studied and dissected since the pandemic began. Lila Maclellan, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2022 But increasingly alarming accusations against her husband would continue to surface. Samuel Braslow, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2022 Despite the Ukrainian government’s decision to introduce a policy of mandatory evacuation from the Donetsk region, reports of civilian deaths continue to surface there. Kharkiv. Katya Soldak, Forbes, 13 Aug. 2022 But subs, while perfectly capable of lobbing Kalibr cruise missiles at Ukrainian cities, can’t do the things surface ships routinely do—chase down freighters and board them in order to enforce a blockade. David Axe, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022 This may involve retraining supervisors and managers to communicate regularly with employees, not only when problems surface. Lynne Curry | Alaska Workplace, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

French, from Middle French, from sur- + face face, from Old French — more at face

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1600, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1778, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

surface 1 of 3

noun

sur·​face ˈsər-fəs How to pronounce surface (audio)
1
: the outside or any one side of an object
She floated on the water's surface.
2
: the outside appearance
On the surface the idea seems good.

surface

2 of 3

adjective

: not deep or real
a surface wound
a surface friendship

surface

3 of 3

verb

surfaced; surfacing
1
: to come to the surface
The submarine surfaced.
2
: to become obvious
Claudia's impatience surfaced. E. L. Konigsburg, From The Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
3
: to give a new top layer to : make smooth (as by sanding or paving)

Medical Definition

surface

noun

sur·​face ˈsər-fəs How to pronounce surface (audio)
: the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body
the mesial and distal surfaces of a tooth

on the surface

phrase

as in ostensibly
to all outward appearances On the surface they seem to have a fairytale marriage, but those close to them know it isn't so simple.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • ostensibly
  • supposedly
  • seemingly
  • apparently
  • presumably
  • evidently
  • maybe
  • visibly
  • likely
  • perhaps
  • probably
  • putatively
  • obviously
  • ostensively
  • possibly
  • outwardly
  • externally
  • clearly
  • distinctly
  • allegedly
  • perchance
  • credibly
  • surely
  • purportedly
  • reportedly
  • conceivably
  • plainly
  • presumedly
  • believably
  • positively
  • manifestly
  • supposably
  • reputedly
  • professedly
  • mayhap
  • assuredly
  • self-evidently
  • assumably

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • incredibly
  • impossibly
  • improbably
  • implausibly
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