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源自中古英语 'outward'(向外的)加副词后缀 '-s',与古英语 'ūtweard'(朝外)相关。
❶ 指向外部或远离中心的方向,描述物体移动或朝向外部空间的动作或状态。
“The branches grow outwards from the trunk.”
(树枝从树干向外生长。)
“She turned her palms outwards to show they were empty.”
(她将手掌向外翻转以表明手中空无一物。)
face outwards — 描述某物或某人的正面朝向外侧,常用于指示方向或位置。
“Please arrange the chairs to face outwards for the ceremony.”
(请将椅子朝外摆放以配合仪式。)