surface issueglossary / surface issue A superficially stated issue phrased in a single sentence, without many facts, and usu. beginning with the word whether. Cf. deep issue. 词条贡献者 译者Lynn,毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各种与涉及美国证券法的诉讼和调查(包括告密者调查)相关的法律文件。