"outward" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 外部的
• 向外的

Definition

“Outward”指从中心向外或朝外。也可以指外部的表面或外表，看起来的样子，不一定是内在本质。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用作形容词，有时作副词（如“outward appearance”，“outward movement”）。常与“inward”对比。正式环境下可指表面现象而非真实内在。日常口语中作副词不常见。

Examples

The door opens outward.

门是**向外**开的。

His outward appearance was calm.

他**外表**看起来很冷静。

She showed no outward signs of pain.

她没有表现出**外部**的疼痛迹象。

All his emotions were hidden behind an outward smile.

他所有的情感都藏在**表面**的微笑之下。

The crack spread outward from the center of the glass.

裂缝从玻璃中心**向外**扩散。

Despite his outward confidence, he was nervous inside.

尽管他**外表**自信，内心却很紧张。