1’it sounded plausible enough on the surface’ at first glance, to the casual eye, outwardly, to all appearances, apparently, ostensibly, superficially, externally, visibly. at root, fundamentally.
What can I say instead of on the surface?
Synonyms of ‘on the surface’
- at first glance. At first glance, everything looked fine.
- apparently. The deterioration has been caused by an apparently endless recession.
- outwardly. Outwardly she showed not the faintest sign of concern.
- seemingly.
- ostensibly.
- superficially.
What does surface level mean?
a the uppermost level of the land or sea. b (as modifier) surface transportation.
What is another word for surface level?
What is another word for surface-level?
| surface | upper |
|---|---|
| top | topmost |
What does it mean to have a surface level relationship?
When a relationship is surface-level, generally one partner will be all-in, while the other sits around giving off way-less-serious vibes. So if someone is left guessing about their partner’s commitment level, there’s a good chance it’s just a fling.
What’s a surface relationship?
11 Things Your Partner Says To Show The Relationship Is More Superficial Than Serious For Them. “A superficial relationship is one that is only on the surface, often just based on looks and if the partners are having fun together,” professional counselor Heidi McBain, MA, LMFT, LPC, RPT.
What does surface level means?
It means shallow, lacking depth. It could mean they think the person is shallow, but it usually refers to a relationship to something. For instance, if my friendship with someone isn’t very deep or involved, I might say we have a “surface level” relationship.
What is the meaning of surface level?
Which is the best definition of the word surfaced?
v. sur·faced, sur·fac·ing, sur·fac·es. v.tr. 1. To provide with a surface or apply a surface to: surface a table with walnut; surface a road with asphalt. 2. To bring to the surface: surface a submarine. 3. To make known; expose or reveal: the first news report that surfaced the allegations. v.intr.
Which is the correct definition of sur face?
sur·face | \ ˈsər-fəs \. (Entry 1 of 3) 1 : the exterior or upper boundary of an object or body on the surface of the water the earth’s surface. 2 : a plane or curved two-dimensional locus of points (such as the boundary of a three-dimensional region) plane surface surface of a sphere.
Which is the best definition of the surface of the Earth?
1. the outside part (of anything). Two-thirds of the earth’s surface is covered with water; This road has a very uneven surface.
Which is the best definition of the word outer face?
the outer face, outside, or exterior boundary of a thing; outermost or uppermost layer or area. any face of a body or thing: the six surfaces of a cube. extent or area of outer face; superficial area.
on the surface
Superficially; considering only the obvious details or outward appearance (of someone or something). On the surface, he seems like a really successful businessman, with his life all put together. But if you pull back the curtain a bit, you realize that his life is a mess. Everything looked fine on the surface, but after we began we realized that the plan was fundamentally flawed.
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on the surface
Superficially, to all outward appearances, as in On the surface he appeared brave and patriotic, but his troops knew better. [Early 1700s]
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on the ˈsurface
when you consider the obvious things, and not the deeper, hidden things: On the surface she can be very pleasant and helpful, but underneath she’s got problems. ♢ The plan seems all right on the surface.
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on the surface
To all intents and purposes; to all outward appearances: a soldier who, on the surface, appeared brave and patriotic.
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- on the face of it
- inside out
- see through (someone or something)
- see through someone/something, to
- skim through
- skim through (something)
- turn (something) inside out
- turn some place inside out
- turn something inside out
- turn something inside out/upside down
on the surface — перевод на русский
It won’t affect humans, but robots working on the surface may malfunction.
Это не повлияет на людей, но у работающих на поверхности роботов может случиться сбой.
We shall fight on the surface.
Тогда сразимся на поверхности.
On the surface, clear-eyed and healthy, just like you.
На поверхности — ясные глаза и каменное здоровье, как у тебя.
Many people took refuge underground during the great war but starvation forced them to eat food produced on the surface.
Многие искали спасения под землёй во время великой войны, но голод вынудил их питаться пищей, выращенной на поверхности.
But I thought all the people on the surface were deformed.
Но я думал все люди на поверхности изменились.
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Sir, we have noted in your recent behaviour certain items which on the surface seem unusual.
Сэр, в последнее время мы заметили в вашем поведении некоторые явления, которые на первый взгляд кажутся странными.
On the surface, in casual conversation they appear as ordinary, likable adult fellows.
На первый взгляд, при случайной встрече… это обычные, приятные, взрослые парни.
On the surface, in the middle and on the bottom.
На первый взгляд, второй взгляд и третий взгляд тоже.
Your books all seem sad on the surface.
Все ваши книги кажутся грустными на первый взгляд.
We seem different on the surface but once you get to know her, she is a breath of fresh air.
На первый взгляд мы абсолютно разные но познакомившись с ней поближе понимаешь, что она как глоток свежего воздуха в нашем спёртом мире.
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On the surface, everything might seem fine.
Внешне может казаться, что всё в порядке.
On the surface, perhaps.
Внешне, возможно.
On the surface, it looks like a place of harmless myth.
Внешне все выглядит как место для безобидных мифов.
Look, I know that on the surface he seems less than perfect, but below the surface he has a certain appeal.
Внешне он, конечно, далек от совершенства но, знаешь, под этой блеклой скорлупой скрывается очень притягательная сердцевина.
You see on the surface, Robin and I look like we were doing great
Видите ли, внешне мы с Робин вели себя, как будто у нас все хорошо.
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It’s not on the surface.
Понимаю, с виду не скажешь.
On the surface, a second child is a responsible citizen.
С виду второй ребёнок — ответственный гражданин.
Not on the surface, no.
Нет, с виду нет.
It came out clean, because on the surface it was.
Ничего не нашли, потому что с виду все было чисто.
Kind and sympathetic on the surface.
Добрая и отзывчивая с виду.
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Only it reads here on the surface with us.
Только оно здесь, на планете.
Not to us. But down on the surface, the creatures stayed in the shadows, for the most part.
Но ведь на планете эти существа старались держаться в тени.
After we take the testimony here, we’ll run a psychotricorder analysis of Mr. Scott’s memory, which is what we wanted to do on the surface.
— Мы зря тратим время. После дачи показаний здесь мы проведем анализ памяти Скотта психотрикордером, как и собирались сделать на планете.
I’ve adjusted the radiation levels to match the conditions on the surface.
Я настроил уровень излучения так, чтобы он соответствовал условиям на планете.
Life on the surface of this planet survives, surrounded by this enormous mass of gas.
Жизнь на планете существует благодаря огромному количеству окружающих её газов.
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Only on the surface.
Лишь поверхностно.
Oh, on the surface, yeah, but i have a feeling
О, поверхностно — да, но у меня складывается ощущение,
Only on the surface.
Только поверхностно.
On the surface, these cuts seem like a good idea…
И поверхностно эти сокращения кажутся отличной идеей…
Your descriptive technique is better, but you’re still skating on the surface.
Ваша манера описания стала лучше, но вы по-прежнему поверхностны.
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The pores of my whole body are sealed the earth can’t be detached from my body anymore on the surface, somebody listens to my voice… my big brother…no, me
Забиваются поры всего тела… тело уже неотделимо от земли… а наверху кто-то слушает мой голос… Мой старший брат… нет, это я.
If she’s out on the surface, maybe she got Avon.
Если она наверху, она могла схватить Эйвона!
— Take them. We’ll run further tests on the surface.
Проведем анализы наверху.
We have to be on the surface by then.
— К тому времени нам надо быть наверху.
On the surface, individual blades of grass. Underneath, an intertwined mass of roots we can barely comprehend.
Наверху — стебли травы, внизу спутанные корни, в которых и не разобраться.
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Автоматический перевод
на поверхности, по поверхности, на первый взгляд, с поверхности, на ее поверхности, на поверхности земли, на их поверхности, на плоскости, к поверхности, с первого взгляда, о поверхность, на своей поверхности, в поверхность, на земной поверхности, внешне
Перевод по словам
on — на, по, о, в, об, согласно, левая сторона
surface — поверхность, поверхностный, внешний, всплывать
Примеры
On the surface, it seems a simple story.
На первый взгляд кажется, что эта история проста.
He’s more complex than he seems on the surface.
Он сложнее, чем кажется на первый взгляд.
Dead leaves floated on the surface of the water.
Опавшие листья плавали на поверхности воды.
It was not what it appeared to be on the surface.
Это было не тем, чем казалось на первый взгляд.
There’s a lot to him that doesn’t show up on the surface.
В нём есть много такого, что не видно на поверхности.
Half an hour later Enid had calmed down, at least on the surface.
Полчаса спустя Энид успокоилась — по крайней мере, внешне.
Jonah and his youngest son were, on the surface at least, reconciled.
Джона и его младший сын примирились, по крайней мере внешне.
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Putting oil on both surfaces reduces friction. 
…a cleaner that should not be used on porous surfaces…
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Words nearby on the surface
on-the-spot, on the spur of the moment, on the square, on the street, on the strength of, on the surface, on the table, on the take, on the tip of one’s tongue, on the town, on the up-and-up
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peripheral, shallow, sketchy, warped, apparent, noticeable, cursory, frivolous, one-dimensional, perfunctory, silly, slight, trivial, evidently, officially, seemingly, supposedly, superficially, outwardly, externally