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not studying or looking at something carefully or completely; seeing only what is obvious 粗略的；肤浅的；粗枝大叶的；浅薄的 a superficial analysis 粗略的分析 The book shows only a superficial understanding of the historical context. 这部书表现出对历史背景肤浅的理解。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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appearing to be true, real or important until you look at it more carefully 表面的；外面的；外表的 superficial differences/similarities 表面的相异／相似之处 When you first meet her, she gives a superficial impression of warmth and friendliness. 初次见面时，她总给人以热情亲切的表面印象。 The movie bears a fairly superficial resemblance to the original novel. 该影片只是表面上与原著相似。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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(of a wound or damage 伤口或损坏 only affecting the surface and therefore not serious 表层的；表皮的 a superficial injury 皮外伤 superficial burns 表面烧伤
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not serious or important and not having any depth of understanding or feeling 浅薄的；肤浅的 a superficial friendship 浅薄的交情 The guests engaged in superficial chatter. 客人闲聊起来。 She's so superficial! 她太肤浅了！
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
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of or on the surface of something 表面的；浅表的 superficial veins 浅静脉 a superficial deposit of acidic soils 沉积在表层的酸性土壤
Word Originlate Middle English: from late Latin superficialis, from Latin superficies, from super- ‘above’ + facies ‘face’.