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surface
/ˈsɜːfɪs/
The primary image is the boundary where an object meets the outside world. As a noun, it often carries a connotation of superficiality—contrasting what is visible on the outside with what is hidden beneath (e.g., "on the surface"). When used as an intransitive verb, there is a strong sense of emergence or revelation. It describes the movement from a state of concealment or depth into visibility and openness. As a transitive verb, it refers to the industrial or practical act of sealing or finishing a material to make it durable or smooth.
💬Trò chuyện
Your old sketchbook just surfaced while I was cleaning the attic.
Omg please burn it. I'm literally cringing just thinking about it.
Ý nghĩa
The outermost layer of something; the exterior side or boundary of an object.
"The polished surface of the table reflected the light."
To rise to the top of a body of water or to become apparent after being hidden.
"The submarine began to surface after several hours underwater."
To provide a surface with a particular covering, such as asphalt or concrete.
"The city plans to surface the old dirt road this summer."