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outwardly
UK //ˈaʊtwədli//US //ˈaʊtwərdli//
词源
源自中古英语 'outward'（向外的）加副词后缀 '-ly'，最初来自古英语 'ūtweard'（ūt 意为 'out'，weard 意为 'toward'）。
adverb
❶ 表示外表或表面上看起来的样子，与内心真实感受或情况可能不同。常用于描述人或事物的外在表现。
“She remained outwardly calm during the crisis.”
（危机期间她表面上保持冷静。）
“The building looks outwardly sturdy, but the structure is actually weak.”
（这栋建筑外表看起来很坚固，但实际上结构很脆弱。）
同义词:apparently, seemingly, superficially
常见短语
outwardly directed — 指向外部的或对外表现的，常用于描述行为或能量的方向。
“The company's outwardly directed marketing campaign attracted many new customers.”
（公司对外的营销活动吸引了许多新客户。）