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 资深译员Gary,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与公共政策与战略有关的法律文件。