
释义
adj. 外表的;表面上的
visible on the outside rather than reflecting inner feelings
adj. 向外的;外出的
moving or directed away from the centre or starting point
adv. 向外
towards the outside or away from the centre
例句
Despite her outward confidence, Leila felt nervous inside.
尽管外表自信,莱拉内心却很紧张。
A city's outward appearance may improve through redevelopment, while underlying social inequalities remain largely unchanged.
城市的外观可能因改造而改善,但深层的社会不平等却基本没有改变。
常用搭配
- outward appearance | 外表
- outward signs | 外在迹象
- outward journey | 去程
- outward movement | 向外移动
词族
- outwardly (adv.)
- outwards (adv.)
近义
- external
反义
- inward
用法提示
作副词时英式英语更常用outwards。
常见问题
- outward 是什么意思?
- adj. 外表的;表面上的;adj. 向外的;外出的;adv. 向外
- outward 怎么发音?
- 英音 /ˈaʊtwəd/,美音 /ˈaʊtwɚd/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。