1. An effort or try that lacks depth, thoroughness, or genuine commitment; a half-hearted or cursory endeavor
His shallow attempt to apologize was rejected by everyone.
A sua tentativa superficial de se desculpar foi rejeitada por todos.
2. An action that addresses only the surface of a problem without dealing with underlying issues
The government's shallow attempt to fix the economy failed to address root causes.
A tentativa superficial do governo de corrigir a economia não abordou as causas raízes.