1 outward /ˈaʊtwɚd/ adjective Learner's definition of OUTWARD
always used before a noun
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: of or relating to the way that someone or something looks or seems on the outside外面的；表面的 -
Despite her outward [=apparent] calm, she was extremely nervous about the interview.虽然表面上镇静，但她对这次面试感到十分紧张。
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They showed no outward signs of fear, but they must have been afraid.他们表面毫无惧色，但其实一定很害怕。
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She was waiting for some outward expression of his love.她等待着他向自己表达爱意。
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To/By/From all outward appearances, their marriage was quite normal.从表面上看，他们的婚姻十分正常。
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: able to be seen外露的；外在的 -
He has great outward [=physical] beauty, but is he beautiful on the inside? [=is he a good person?]他有着外在的美，但他的内心美吗？
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There was no outward [=visible] evidence that the parents abused the child.从表面上看不到父母虐待孩子的迹象。
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outward symptoms of the disease这种病的表面症状
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: moving or directed away from something外出的；向外的 — opposite inward 2 outward (chiefly US) /ˈaʊtwɚd/ adverb
or chiefly British outwards /ˈaʊtwɚdz/ 2 outward (chiefly US)
/ˈaʊtwɚd/
adverb
or chiefly British outwards /ˈaʊtwɚdz/ Learner's definition of OUTWARD
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: toward the outside of something : away from a center向外 -
The window faces outward toward the street.窗户朝外临街。
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Stand with your heels together, toes pointing outward.脚跟并拢，脚趾向外站立。
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air flowing outwards from the lungs从肺部流出的空气
— opposite inward 2
: away from yourself自身之外 -
She turns her students' attention outward [=away from their own lives] by making them aware of different cultures.她让学生了解不同的文化，使他们关注自身之外的世界。
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The country has become more outward looking [=thinking about other people or places] in its economic policies.这个国家在经济政策方面变得更为开放了。