Examples

地球的表面

the surface of the earth

你不能只看事情的表面。

You must not look only at the surface of things.

他表面上好像很和气。

He seems very friendly on the surface.

他那番话不过是表面文章。

He was merely paying lip service.

表面上气壮如牛，实际上胆小如鼠

outwardly fierce as a bull, but inwardly timid as a mouse

他表面上和和气气，骨子里却阴险狠毒。

He had a frank friendly look, but at heart he was crafty and ruthless.

斤斤于表面形式

be particular about matters of form

他表面上装出一副满不在乎的样子，内心却是恐慌的。

Although feigning complete indifference, he was actually terrified.

纸浆表面结了一层膜。

A thin film formed on the surface of the pulp.

被表面现象所迷惑

be misled by outward appearances

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