skin-deep

Übersetzungen

skin-deepadjektiv
more skin-deep
Komp.
most skin-deep
Super.
Primary contemporary use; denotes superficial depth.
superficielAu sens figuré : qui ne touche qu’à la surface.
Their friendship proved to be only skin-deep.
Leur amitié s’est révélée n’être que superficielle.
skin-deepadverb
Used (esp. after verbs like ‘go’ or ‘cut’) to indicate superficial extent.
superficiellementEmploi surtout descriptif ou médical : limité à la surface.
The wound goes skin-deep and will heal quickly.
La plaie s’étend superficiellement et guérira rapidement.

Definitionen

skin-deepadjektiv
Existing only on or affecting the surface; superficial; not deep or thorough.
Their friendship proved to be only skin-deep.
skin-deepadverb
To a superficial extent; no deeper than the surface.
The wound goes skin-deep and will heal quickly.