How do you use "surface" in a sentence?

The surface of the table was scratched and worn. On the surface, everything seemed fine. New evidence surfaced during the investigation.

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Q: What does "surface" mean?

The outer or top layer of something Surface refers to the outside part or top layer of something. Figuratively, it can describe what appears obvious versus hidden truths ('on the surface'). As a verb, it means to rise to the surface of water or to become known. 'Scratch the surface' means to deal with something superficially.

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Significado: The outer or top layer of something

表面；浮出水面

superficie; salir a la superficie

表面；浮上する

표면; 부상하다

Surface refers to the outside part or top layer of something. Figuratively, it can describe what appears obvious versus hidden truths ('on the surface'). As a verb, it means to rise to the surface of water or to become known. 'Scratch the surface' means to deal with something superficially.

「surface」指某物的外部或顶层。比喻义上，可以描述表面显而易见的与隐藏真相的对比（'在表面上'）。作为动词，表示浮出水面或变得为人所知。「scratch the surface」意味着肤浅地处理某事。

Surface se refiere a la parte exterior o capa superior de algo. Figurativamente, puede describir lo que parece obvio versus verdades ocultas («en la superficie»). Como verbo, significa subir a la superficie del agua o hacerse conocido. «Scratch the surface» significa tratar algo superficialmente.

「surface」は何かの外側の部分や上の層を指します。比喩的に、隠された真実に対して明らかに見えるもの（「表面上は」）を表すことができます。動詞として、水面に浮上する、または明らかになることを意味します。「scratch the surface」は何かを表面的に扱うことを意味します。

Surface는 어떤 것의 바깥 부분이나 맨 윗층을 가리킵니다. 비유적으로 겉으로 드러난 것과 숨겨진 진실의 대비를 표현할 수 있습니다('on the surface'). 동사로는 수면 위로 떠오르거나 알려지게 되는 것을 의미합니다. 'Scratch the surface'는 피상적으로만 다루다는 뜻입니다.

Ejemplos

The surface of the table was scratched and worn.
桌子的表面有划痕且已磨损。
La superficie de la mesa estaba rayada y desgastada.
テーブルの表面は傷つき、擦り切れていました。
테이블 표면은 긁히고 닳아 있었습니다.
On the surface, everything seemed fine.
表面上一切看起来都很好。
En la superficie, todo parecía estar bien.
表面上は、すべてうまくいっているように見えました。
표면적으로는 모든 것이 괜찮아 보였습니다.
New evidence surfaced during the investigation.
调查期间浮出了新的证据。
Surgieron nuevas pruebas durante la investigación.
調査中に新しい証拠が浮上しました。
조사 중에 새로운 증거가 드러났습니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From French 'surface', modelled on Latin 'superficies' (surface), from 'super-' (above) and 'facies' (face, form). Literally means the upper face of something.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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