superficial interpretation
[ˌsuːpərˈfɪʃəl ɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: interpretações superficiais
interpretação superficial
1. A shallow or cursory understanding or explanation of something that lacks depth, nuance, or thorough analysis
His superficial interpretation of the novel missed the author's deeper themes about human mortality.
Sua interpretação superficial do romance perdeu os temas mais profundos do autor sobre a mortalidade humana.
2. An analysis based only on surface-level observations without considering underlying causes, context, or complexity
A superficial interpretation of the data would lead to incorrect conclusions about market trends.
Uma interpretação superficial dos dados levaria a conclusões incorretas sobre as tendências do mercado.
3. A reading or assessment that focuses on obvious or apparent meaning while ignoring implicit or symbolic content
The student's superficial interpretation of the poem showed a lack of critical engagement with the text.
A interpretação superficial do poema pelo aluno mostrou falta de engajamento crítico com o texto.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, superficial interpretation is criticized as intellectually lazy. Brazilian educational discourse emphasizes the importance of 'leitura crítica' (critical reading) and avoiding superficial interpretations. In American academia, this phrase is commonly used in literature, philosophy, and social science classes to encourage deeper analytical thinking.
NYC Slang
surface reading, surface-level take
Related Idioms & Phrases
reading between the lines (opposite meaning)
take something at face value
scratch the surface
look beyond the obvious (opposite meaning)
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