单词 | superficiality |
释义 | superficialsuperficial /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/ ●○○ adjective 1not complete/thorough not examining or understanding something in a complete or thorough way: a superficial understanding of physics a superficial examination of the scene2appearance seeming to have a particular quality, especially when you do not examine something closely, although this is not true or real: Despite their superficial similarities, the two novels are very different.3wound/damage affecting only the surface of your skin or the outside part of something, and therefore not serious: a superficial wound4person disapproving someone who is superficial does not think about things that are serious or important SYN shallow: All the other girls seemed silly and superficial.5not important not important or not having a big effect SYN minor: superficial changes in government policies6top layer earth science existing in or relating to the top layer of something, especially soil, rock, etc.—superficially adverb—superficiality /ˌsupɚfɪʃiˈælət̮i/ noun [uncountable] |
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