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outwards

UK //ˈaʊtwədz//US //ˈaʊtwərdz//

词源

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。

adverb

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。)

同义词:externally, outward, outwardly

常见短语

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。)