external
/ɪkˈstɜːnəl/ · /ɪkˈstɝːnəl/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4073 in the learning path
外部的；外面的
Definitions
adj. Located on the outside of something.
外部的；外面的
adj. Coming from outside a particular organisation, system, or situation.
来自外部的
Example
The builders painted the external walls pale yellow.
建筑工人把外墙刷成了淡黄色。
Universities often rely on external funding to conduct research that cannot be supported by tuition fees alone.
大学经常依赖外部资金，开展仅靠学费无法支持的研究。
Collocations
- external walls
- external factors
- external funding
- for external use only
Word family
- externally (adv.)
Synonyms
- outer
- outside
Antonyms
- internal
Usage tip
external与internal相对；药品上指外用的。
FAQ
- What does external mean?
- Located on the outside of something. Coming from outside a particular organisation, system, or situation.
- How is external pronounced?
- UK /ɪkˈstɜːnəl/, US /ɪkˈstɝːnəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
