Английский словарь американских идиом - skin-deep
Связанные словари
Skin-deep
skin-deep
{adj.} Only on the surface; not having any deep or honest meaning; not really or closely connected with what it seems to belong to. * /Mary's friendliness with Joan is only skin-deep./ * /Ralph crammed for the test and got a good grade, but his knowledge of the lesson is only skin-deep./ Contrast: BRED IN THE BONE.
Рейтинг статьи:
См. в других словарях
1.
~ adj something that is skin-deep seems to be important or real, but in fact it is not because it only affects the way things appear (Beauty is only skin deep.) ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
2.
also skin-deep Something that is only skin deep is not a major or important feature of something, although it may appear to be. Beauty is only skin deep... ADJ: usu v-link ADJ ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
3.
adjective Date: 1613 1. as deep as the skin 2. not thorough or lasting in impression ; superficial ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
Англо-русский словарь
Вопрос-ответ:
Похожие слова
Ссылка для сайта или блога:
Ссылка для форума (bb-код):
Самые популярные термины
1 | 1141 | |
2 | 1127 | |
3 | 1079 | |
4 | 988 | |
5 | 880 | |
6 | 823 | |
7 | 774 | |
8 | 633 | |
9 | 621 | |
10 | 610 | |
11 | 589 | |
12 | 577 | |
13 | 576 | |
14 | 573 | |
15 | 572 | |
16 | 563 | |
17 | 549 | |
18 | 548 | |
19 | 533 | |
20 | 476 |