outward
英 /ˈaʊtwəd/ 美 /ˈaʊtwɚd/
- 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
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。
搭配
outward appearance 外表outward signs 外在迹象outward journey 去程outward movement 向外移动
辨析提示
作副词时英式英语更常用outwards。
词族
outwardly (adv.)、outwards (adv.)
近义 external
反义 inward
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