superficial
含义: Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough, deep, or complete. Also: lacking depth of character or understanding.
Superficial has both literal and figurative senses. Literally, it describes something on the surface (superficial wound, superficial layer). Figuratively, it criticises shallow thinking, analysis, or personality. When applied to people, it implies concern with appearances over substance. It collocates with 'wound,' 'analysis,' 'resemblance,' 'charm,' 'knowledge,' and 'level.'
例句
- Fortunately, the injuries were superficial and did not require hospital treatment. 幸运的是,伤势只是皮外伤,不需要住院治疗。Afortunadamente, las heridas eran superficiales y no requirieron tratamiento hospitalario.幸い、けがは表面的なもので、入院治療は必要ありませんでした。다행히 부상은 표면적인 것으로, 병원 치료가 필요하지 않았습니다.
- The report offered only a superficial analysis of the causes behind the market downturn. 该报告仅对市场下行背后的原因做了表面化的分析。El informe ofrecía solo un análisis superficial de las causas de la caída del mercado.その報告書は、市場下落の原因について表面的な分析しか提示していませんでした。그 보고서는 시장 하락의 원인에 대해 피상적인 분석만을 제시했습니다.
- She dismissed him as superficial, more interested in designer labels than meaningful conversation. 她觉得他很肤浅,对名牌的兴趣远大于有意义的对话。Lo consideraba superficial, más interesado en marcas de diseño que en conversaciones con sentido.彼女は彼を軽薄な人だと退けました——有意義な会話よりブランド品に興味があるようだと。그녀는 그를 천박한 사람이라고 일축했습니다 — 의미 있는 대화보다 명품 브랜드에 더 관심이 있다면서.
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用法指南
语境: general, academic, media
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Late Latin superficialis (of or pertaining to the surface), from Latin superficies (surface), from super- (above) and facies (face, form). Used in English since the early 15th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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