What does inward mean?

moving or directed towards the inside or centre felt privately in the mind rather than shown openly towards the inside or centre of something

How is inward pronounced?

UK /ˈɪnwəd/, US /ˈɪnwɚd/.

/ˈɪnwəd/ · /ˈɪnwɚd/

CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #5583 in the learning path

向内的；朝内的

adj. moving or directed towards the inside or centre

向内的；朝内的

adj. felt privately in the mind rather than shown openly

内心的；未表露的

adv. towards the inside or centre of something

向内；向中心

An inward push was enough to open the gate.

只需向内一推，就能打开大门。

An inward flow of investment can help developing economies improve infrastructure and create employment opportunities.

投资流入能够帮助发展中经济体改善基础设施并创造就业机会。

形容词用inward；副词英式英语也常用inwards。

What does inward mean?: moving or directed towards the inside or centre felt privately in the mind rather than shown openly towards the inside or centre of something
How is inward pronounced?: UK /ˈɪnwəd/, US /ˈɪnwɚd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.