Wordiyosuperficially
🇬🇧 UK/'sʊpɚ'fɪʃəli/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adv.
In a way that deals only with the surface or obvious aspects; not deeply or thoroughly.
表面地；肤浅地
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuperabove, beyond
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iconnector
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alrelating to, having the nature of
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lyin the manner of
=superficially
Common Collocations
- 1.superficially similar表面上相似
- 2.superficially attractive表面上吸引人
- 3.superficially examine粗略地审视
- 4.superficially treated处理得流于表面
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two theories appear superficially similar but differ fundamentally in their assumptions.
- 2.
He had only superficially read the report before presenting it to the board.
- 3.
The wound looked superficially minor but required immediate medical attention.