outwards
/ˈaʊtwədz/ · /ˈaʊtwɚdz/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4277 in the learning path
向外；朝外
Definitions
adv. Towards the outside or away from the centre
向外；朝外
Example
The windows open outwards, so keep the balcony clear.
窗户向外开，所以请保持阳台通畅。
As cities expand outwards, surrounding farmland often disappears, creating concerns about food security and habitat loss.
随着城市向外扩张，周边农田往往逐渐消失，引发人们对粮食安全和栖息地流失的担忧。
Collocations
- open outwards
- spread outwards
- face outwards
- expand outwards
Word family
- outward (adj.)
Synonyms
- outward
Antonyms
- inwards
Usage tip
outwards 是副词；作定语需用 outward。
FAQ
- What does outwards mean?
- Towards the outside or away from the centre
- How is outwards pronounced?
- UK /ˈaʊtwədz/, US /ˈaʊtwɚdz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
