outward

美 [ˈaʊtwərd]英 [ˈaʊtwəd]
  • adj.向外的;表面的;外表的;外出的;朝外面的
  • n.外部;外表;周围世界;外在事务
  • adv.同“outwards. outward and homeward”

out 在外面 + -ward 向...;朝...

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adj.

1

表面的;外表的
connected with the way people or things seem to be rather than with what is actually true

Mark showed no outward signs of distress.

马克在外表上没有现出沮丧的神色来。

She simply observes the outward forms of religion.

她只是表面上信教而已。

To all outward appearances (= as far as it was possible to judge from the outside) they were perfectly happy.

从外表上看他们显得无比幸福。

2

外出的;向外的
going away from a particular place, especially one that you are going to return to

the outward voyage/journey

外出航程 / 旅程

3

朝外面的;向外的
away from the centre or a particular point

outward movement

向外的运动

outward investment (= in other countries)

对外投资

Managers need to become more outward-looking (= more open to new ideas) .

管理人员需要有更广阔的视野。

outward

频次

  • 1
    ADJ 向外的;外出的
    An outward journey is a journey that you make away from a place that you are intending to return to later.

    Tickets must be bought seven days in advance, with outward and return journey dates specified.

    购票需提前7天,并确定往返日期。

  • 2
    ADJ 外表的;表面上的
    The outward feelings, qualities, or attitudes of someone or something are the ones they appear to have rather than the ones that they actually have.

    In spite of my outward calm I was very shaken...

    我外表看似镇定,实则吓得不轻。

  • 3
    ADJ (特定方面)可见的,外部的
    The outward features of something are the ones that you can see from the outside.

    Mark was lying unconscious but with no outward sign of injury.

    马克躺在那儿昏迷不醒,但看不出受伤的迹象。

  • 4
    See also:outwards

adj

1
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections
2
that is going out or leaving
the departing train
an outward journey
outward-bound ships
Synonym: outbound outward-bound

adv

1
toward the outside
move the needle further outward!
Synonym: outwards

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  1. To maintain an outward show of prosperity in spite of financial problems .

    尽管经济困难,也要保持表面的繁荣。

  2. The ordinary objects of human endeavor-property , outward success , luxury-have always seemed to me contemptible .

    人们朝思暮想的一般对象—财富、表面的成功、奢侈—对我来说都是可鄙的。

  3. He had a physical strength that matched his outward appearance .

    他的体力与他的外形相称。

  4. Mark showed no outward signs of distress .

    马克在外表上没有现出沮丧的神色来。

  5. She simply observes the outward forms of religion .

    她只是表面上信教而已。

  6. To all outward appearances they were perfectly happy .

    从外表上看他们显得无比幸福。

  7. It was pointing outward at an angle of 45 degrees .

    它向外指向45度角的方向。

  8. Other poor countries looked outward , strengthening their ties to the economic superpowers

    其他贫穷国家将目光投向国外,加强与经济强国的联系。

  9. Mark was lying unconscious but with no outward sign of injury .

    马克躺在那儿昏迷不醒,但看不出受伤的迹象。

  10. What the military rulers have done is to restore the outward appearance of order .

    军事统治者所做的只是为了恢复表面上的秩序。

  11. Tickets must be bought seven days in advance , with outward and return journey dates specified .

    购票需提前7天,并确定往返日期。

  12. A stellar wind streams outward from the star .

    从那颗恒星上不断吹出恒星风。

  13. In spite of my outward calm I was very shaken

    我外表看似镇定,实则吓得不轻。

  14. People who sense that they are inferior have to compensate , and often over-compensate by way of outward achievement .

    觉得自卑的人只有通过外在的成就来弥补自己的不足,但往往都做过了头。

  15. These houses look the same in outward view .

    这些房子从外观上看是相同的。

  16. An outward show of confidence concealed her nervousness .

    她表现出很有信心的样子以掩盖内心的紧张。

  17. The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence .

    这两样东西表面相同,但实质不同。

  18. The walls of the dilapidated shed lean outward .

    那座破棚屋的墙向外倾。

  19. The medicine is for outward application only .

    这药只供外用。

  20. He had an outward look from inside the car .

    他从车内向外看了一眼。

  21. Outward calm cannot hide inward sadness .

    外表的平静掩饰不了内心的悲伤。

  22. Through the East gate , outward bound , | cloudlike groups of maids I found .

    出其东门,有女如云。(《诗经》)

  23. Amy sewed with outward meekness and inward rebellion till dusk .

    阿密阳奉阴违地一直缝到黄昏。

  24. All outward objects harmonised with her despair .

    所有外界的事物也正配合着她失望的情绪。

  25. Light pollution is largely the result of bad lighting design , which allows artificial light to shine outward and upward into the sky .

    光污染在很大程度上是由于糟糕的照明设计造成的,这使得人造光可以向外和向上照射到天空中。

  26. According to a study , the return trip effect is seen even when people take different routes on the outward and return trips .

    有研究显示,出行和返回时采取不同的路线时还是会有“返程效应”。

  27. Despite his outward display of friendliness , I sensed he was concealing something .

    尽管他表现得友善,我还是感觉到他有所隐瞒

  28. Hetty was not sufficiently familiar with caresses or outward demonstrations of fondness .

    海蒂不习惯于拥抱之类过于外露地表现自己的感情。

  29. The Influence Analysis of New Drawback Policy to Outward Type Enterprises

    新的出口退税政策对外向型企业的影响分析

  30. A New Method Measuring the Benefit of Outward Direct Investment

    企业对外投资效益测度的一种新方法

后缀
e-向...;朝...

toward prep. 朝向,向,朝,面对

to 向;向前 + -ward 向...;朝...

upward adj. 向上的

up- 使升级 + -ward 向...;朝...

awkward adj. 令人尴尬的

awk + -ward 向...;朝...

backward adj. 向后的,朝后的

back n.背 + -ward 向...;朝...

downward adj. 向下地

down adv.向下 + -ward 向...;朝...

outer external outward 【导航词义:外部的】
outer v. 外面的,外部的
〔辨析〕

只作定语,指距离中心、内部较远的,或相对而言在外的。

〔例证〕

He saw her to the outer door.

他把她送到外边门口。

I heard a voice in the outer room.

我听到外屋有人说话。

external v. 外部的,外面的
〔辨析〕

指某事物或人体外部的。

〔例证〕

the external appearance of the church

教堂的外观

The external layer of the skin is relatively impermeable to water.

皮肤的外层相对来说不透水。

outward v. 外表的,表面的
〔辨析〕

只作定语,指人或事物的外表的,但有时并非真实。

〔例证〕

An outward show of confidence concealed her nervousness.

她表现出很有信心的样子以掩盖内心的紧张。

These houses look the same in outward view.

这些房子从外观上看是相同的。