To pursue outward reputation or superficial fame while disregarding or deviating from actual substance and reality; to value appearance over essence.
他只顾着向声背实，不注重实际能力的提升，最终在重要的项目上表现平平
He only focused on pursuing reputation over substance, neglecting to improve his actual abilities, and consequently performed only mediocrely on important projects.
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