"outwardly" in Chinese (Simplified)
表面上外表上
Definition
指的是某事物从外表或外面看起来的方式,不一定代表其真实的内在。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常用来对比:如 'outwardly calm'(表面冷静)、'outwardly happy'。强调外表与实际内心不同。常因书面和正式场合出现,经常与 'but' 或 'though' 搭配使用以体现反差。
Examples
He appeared outwardly calm during the interview.
他在面试时看起来**表面上**很冷静。
The house looks nice outwardly, but needs repairs inside.
这所房子**外表上**很好,但里面需要修理。
She is outwardly friendly to everyone.
她对每个人看起来都**表面上**很友好。
He was smiling outwardly, but I could tell he was upset.
他**表面上**在笑,但我能看出他其实很难过。
She seemed outwardly confident, though she was really nervous inside.
她**表面上**很自信,其实内心很紧张。
Their relationship was outwardly perfect, yet they argued a lot when alone.
他们的关系**表面上**很完美,但私下里经常争吵。