superficial

英 [,suːpə'fɪʃ(ə)l; ,sjuː-] 美[,supɚ'fɪʃl]

• adj. 表面的；肤浅的 ；表面文章的；外表的；（人）浅薄的

1. being or affecting or concerned with a surface; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually;

"superficial similarities"

"a superficial mind"

"his thinking was superficial and fuzzy"

"superficial knowledge"

"the superficial report didn't give the true picture"

"only superficial differences"

2. relating to a surface;

"superficial measurements"

"the superficial area of the wall"

3. of little substance or significance;

"a few superficial editorial changes"

"only trivial objections"

4. involving a surface only;

"her beauty is only skin-deep"

"superficial bruising"

"a surface wound"