The book shows only a superficial understanding of the historical context.

这部书表现出对历史背景肤浅的理解。

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I have only a superficial understanding of the problem.

我对这个问题的认识还很肤浅。

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Foreign creditors had a superficial understanding of the long-term prospects of the region, which meant that their behaviour was subject to wild swings.

外国债权人对这一地区的长期前景只有很肤浅的认识，这意味着他们的行为会随着市场盲目的动荡而变化。

youdao

It shows only a very superficial understanding of Latin America politics, petroleum policies and current oil business developments.

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