Superficial; Superficial; pretend

Surable is often used to modify "cause" and "purpose". It is worthy of situations that seem to be true reasons, but they are not, so it also means "excuses". Superficial reason and possible purpose are the most commonly used phrases. In modern use, its adverb form is more popular, and reasonable use can make sentences more compact.

The apparent reason for his resignation is poor health.

On the surface, the reason for his resignation is poor health.

"There may be deeper reasons for the delay than the superficial reasons."

There may be deeper reasons for the delay than the superficial explanation.

She stayed in the office, ostensibly working.

She stayed in the office and pretended to work.

The phrase superficial obedience refers to superficial obedience, which can be translated as "obedience to yin and obedience to yang" in Chinese. Other things used to express etiquette and form can also use this adjective, such as superficial partner, superficial invitation, etc. In law, the word is also used to express related meanings, such as the apparent owner.

Emil Cioran, a contemporary philosopher, is famous for his novel language and profound thoughts. One of his famous sayings summed up the deep meaning of the word "on the surface". When describing what jealousy is, he said:

Jealousy-the confusion of secret worship and apparent disgust. ?

Jealousy is a mixture of secret worship and false disgust.

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