superficial

super-,在上，上方，-fic,脸，表面，词源同 face.即面上的，表面的。

superficial

superficial: [14] Superficial means literally ‘of the surface’. It comes from Latin superficiālis, a derivative of superficiēs ‘surface’. This was a compound noun formed from the prefix super- ‘above’ and faciēs ‘face’ (ancestor of English face). The main modern sense, ‘concerned only with outward appearances’, emerged in the 16th century.
=> face, surface

superficial (adj.)

late 14c., in anatomical and mathematical uses, "of or relating to a surface," from Late Latin superficialis "of or pertaining to the surface," from superficies "surface, upper side, top," from super "above, over" (see super-) + facies "form, face" (see face (n.)). Meaning "not deep, without thorough understanding, cursory, comprehending only what is apparent or obvious" (of perceptions, thoughts, etc.) first recorded early 15c. (implied in superficially "not thoroughly").

1. Father had no more than a superficial knowledge of music.

父亲对音乐只懂一点皮毛。

2. The other injured man had a superficial stomach wound.

另一名受伤男子是腹部的皮外伤。

3. Their arguments do not withstand the most superficial scrutiny.

他们的论据经不起一点推敲。

4. Spain may well look different but the changes are superficial.

西班牙可能看起来与以前有很大不同，但这些变化都是表面上的。

5. Under stress these people will appear to be superficial, over-eager and manipulative.

这些人在压力下会显得浅薄无知、操之过急，而且爱摆布人。