To believe that anything 'will change things' focuses one on the superficial surface of things, which indeed change all the time.

相信存在一样”能改变所有东西“的东西是把焦点放在了一切东西的表层，而那些本来就一直在变化中。

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A pterygium is an elevated, superficial, external ocular mass that forms over the perilimbal conjunctiva and extends onto the corneal surface.

翼状胬肉是一种高出表面的，表浅的，外在的眼部肿块，其形成于角巩缘处的结膜，并延伸至角膜表面。

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It signifies the hidden depth of culture, and how a superficial gaze only reveals a surface, or only sees the mask that is put on as a disguise.

画作的象征着文化隐藏的深度，以及肤浅的观察所看到的表象，或者只能看到作为伪装的面具。

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While this lawsuit may seem superficial on the surface, the reality in the fashion industry is that few legal protections are available for apparel designs.

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On the surface it may all seem pretty minor and superficial, but the consequences for parliamentary democracy could be considerable.

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