surface
/ˈsɜːfɪs/ · /ˈsɝːfɪs/
CEFR level B1Topic ScienceWord #2958 in the learning path
表面；表层
Definitions
n. The outside or top layer of something
表面；表层
v. To rise to the top of water
浮出水面
v. To become known or noticeable after being hidden
显露；被发现
Example
Wipe the kitchen surface before you start preparing lunch.
开始准备午饭前，先擦一下厨房台面。
Dark road surfaces absorb heat during the day, contributing to higher temperatures in urban areas.
深色路面白天吸收热量，导致城市地区气温升高。
Collocations
- a smooth surface
- the Earth's surface
- beneath the surface
- surface tension
Synonyms
- exterior
- emerge
Usage tip
on the surface 指“在表面上”，也可指“表面看来”。
FAQ
- What does surface mean?
- The outside or top layer of something To rise to the top of water To become known or noticeable after being hidden
- How is surface pronounced?
- UK /ˈsɜːfɪs/, US /ˈsɝːfɪs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
