in a way that is not complete and involves only the most obvious things

The arguments were very superficially discussed. 这些论点得到了非常肤浅的讨论。

Books about professional sports are usually superficially reported and poorly written. 关于职业体育的书籍通常被肤浅地报道而且写得并不好。

in a way that only affects the surface of something

Maize stems superficially resemble bamboo canes. 玉米茎表面上类似于竹藤。

Anyone who bathes regularly with soap and water may be considered superficially clean. 任何经常用肥皂和水洗澡的人都可被认为是外表干净的。