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outward

UK //ˈaʊtwəd//US //ˈaʊtwərd//

词源

源自古英语 'ūtweard',由 'ūt'(out)和 '-weard'(-ward,表示方向的后缀)组成。

adjective

❶ 指朝向外部或外面的,用于描述事物的方向或位置,与内部相对。

“The outward appearance of the building was impressive.”

(这座建筑的外观令人印象深刻。)

“She maintained an outward calm despite her nervousness.”

(尽管紧张,她表面上仍保持冷静。)

同义词:external, outer, surface, visible, apparent

adverb

❶ 表示方向朝外或向外移动,常用于描述运动或视线等。

“The window opens outward.”

(窗户是向外开的。)

“He turned his palms outward to show he was unarmed.”

(他将手掌向外翻转以示未携带武器。)

同义词:out, externally, away

常见短语

outward bound — 指出发或启程的状态,常用于描述旅行或探险的开始。

“The outward bound flight was delayed by bad weather.”

(由于恶劣天气,出发航班延误了。)

outward-looking — 形容人或组织关注外部世界,具有开放和包容的态度。

“The company has an outward-looking approach to business.”

(这家公司对商业持开放态度。)