他对复杂的政治局势只有肤浅的理解。

He only has a ___superficial understanding of the complex political situation.

尽管情节不同，这两本小说在封面设计上有着表面的相似性。

Despite their different plots, the two novels share a ___superficial resemblance in their cover designs.

批评者认为，新课程鼓励的是肤浅的知识而非深刻的理解。

Critics argue that the new curriculum encourages ___superficial knowledge rather than deep comprehension.