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    beneath the surface

    US /bɪˈniθ ðɚ ˈsɝfəs/

    ・

    UK /bɪˈni:θ ðə ˈsɜ:rfəs/

    B2
    adv. phr.In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
    The roots are hidden beneath the surface of the soil.
    adv. phr.Hidden aspects or feelings not immediately visible or obvious.
    Beneath the surface, he felt anxious despite his smile.

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    What is Art for?

    05:53What is Art for?
    • But beneath the surface, there's a lot of sadness and regret that we can't express from fear of seeming weird or a loser.

      But beneath the surface, there's a lot of sadness and regret that we can't express from fear of seeming weird or a loser.

    B1

    “There Is a Collision Coming,” Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson's 2024 Predictions

    10:20“There Is a Collision Coming,” Tucker Carlson and Jordan Peterson's 2024 Predictions
    • And of course, it's politics, so it's filled with all sorts of, I mean, the amount of ugliness display beneath the surface in all politics everywhere is really awe-inspiring.

      And of course, it's politics, so it's filled with all sorts of, I mean, the amount of ugliness display beneath the surface in all politics everywhere is really awe-inspiring.

    • And of course, it's politics, so it's filled with all sorts of—I mean, the amount of ugliness displayed beneath the surface in all politics everywhere is really awe-inspiring.

      And of course, it's politics, so it's filled with all sorts of—I mean, the amount of ugliness displayed beneath the surface in all politics everywhere is really awe-inspiring.

    B1

    A Spring Heat Wave | March 27, 2025

    10:00A Spring Heat Wave | March 27, 2025
    • The unprecedented feat of engineering was dug about 26 feet beneath the surface of Greenland's ice sheet.

      The unprecedented feat of engineering was dug about 26 feet beneath the surface of Greenland's ice sheet.

    • The unprecedented feat of engineering was dug about 26 feet beneath the surface of Greenland's ice sheet.

      The unprecedented feat of engineering was dug about 26 feet beneath the surface of Greenland's ice sheet.

    B1

    LOOKOUT! Toxic Starfish!

    16:42LOOKOUT! Toxic Starfish!
    • And it's a completely different world the minute you go 25 feet beneath the surface with a dive tank.

      And it's a completely different world the minute you go 25 feet beneath the surface with a dive tank.

    • the minute you go 25 feet beneath the surface

      the minute you go 25 feet beneath the surface

    B1

    Why Aftersun is a Masterpiece | *Spoilers*

    17:29Why Aftersun is a Masterpiece | *Spoilers*
    • So to give a quick sum up, After Sun is about a woman reflecting on a vacation that she had with her father two decades ago when she was 11 years old, and there's clearly joy and love in their connection, but there's also this tension or pressure beneath the surface that's slowly building up that stems from the dad's mental health issues that he's quietly dealing with.

      So to give a quick sum up, After Sun is about a woman reflecting on a vacation that she had with her father two decades ago when she was 11 years old, and there's clearly joy and love in their connection, but there's also this tension or pressure beneath the surface that's slowly building up that stems from the dad's mental health issues that he's quietly dealing with.

    • but there's also this tension or pressure beneath the surface that's slowly building up that stems from the dad's mental health issues that he's quietly dealing with.

      but there's also this tension or pressure beneath the surface that's slowly building up that stems from the dad's mental health issues that he's quietly dealing with.

    A2

    The Good Year

    06:02The Good Year
    • There's cracks of lighthearted playfulness scattered beneath the surface, like these little caterpillars, this funny map guy.

      There's cracks of lighthearted playfulness scattered beneath the surface, like these little caterpillars, this funny map guy.

    • There's cracks of light-hearted playfulness scattered beneath the surface.

      There's cracks of light-hearted playfulness scattered beneath the surface.

    B2

    Film Theory: Is Dory FAKING? (Finding Dory)

    12:25Film Theory: Is Dory FAKING? (Finding Dory)
    • but beneath the surface, there's some serious adult themes.

      but beneath the surface, there's some serious adult themes.

    • but beneath the surface there's some serious adult themes.

      but beneath the surface there's some serious adult themes.

    B2

    Train Travel in India - A Short Guide

    05:27Train Travel in India - A Short Guide
    • If you're the type of person that likes to travel beneath the surface, to see the real country, to see how real people live, then train travel in India is a quintessential part of your travel experience.

      If you're the type of person that likes to travel beneath the surface, to see the real country, to see how real people live, then train travel in India is a quintessential part of your travel experience.

    • you're the type of person that likes to travel beneath the surface, to see

      you're the type of person that likes to travel beneath the surface, to see

    B1

    You Are Being Programmed. This Is How to Break Free.

    14:26You Are Being Programmed. This Is How to Break Free.
    • But beneath the surface of seemingly harmless communities or really engaging content, there can be these powerful forces at play.

      But beneath the surface of seemingly harmless communities or really engaging content, there can be these powerful forces at play.

    • But beneath the surface of seemingly harmless communities or really engaging content, there can be these powerful forces at play.

      But beneath the surface of seemingly harmless communities or really engaging content, there can be these powerful forces at play.

    B1

    37 Geography Facts You SHOULD Know!

    17:1737 Geography Facts You SHOULD Know!
    • What if the world you know is just the tip of the iceberg? Beneath the surface, there are places so bizarre and surprising, they defy everything you've been told.

      What if the world you know is just the tip of the iceberg? Beneath the surface, there are places so bizarre and surprising, they defy everything you've been told.

    • Beneath the surface, there are places so bizarre and surprising they defy everything you've been told.

      Beneath the surface, there are places so bizarre and surprising they defy everything you've been told.

    B1