inward

• 指内部的、内在的，或朝向内部的、向内的；也可指内心的、精神上的。

Relating to the inside or inner part; directed toward the inside or self.

1. Mental or spiritualB2formal

   Relating to or existing in the mind, thoughts, or inner self.

   内心的

   • She experienced a deep inward peace after meditation.
   • His inward thoughts were often hidden from others.
   • The philosopher explored the inward nature of human consciousness.

   同义词innerinnermostinternalmentalpersonalprivatepsychologicalspiritual

   反义词externaloutward

2. Directed toward the insideB2formal

   Directed or moving toward the inside or center of something.

   向内的

   • The door opens with an inward swing.
   • The inward flow of air cooled the room.
   • The inward curve of the road was dangerous at night.

   同义词centripetalinboundincoming

   反义词outward

• 副词，表示“向内部”“向内”的方向，指从外部朝某个地方、物体或空间的内部移动或指向。也用于比喻义，表示思想或感情朝向自己的内心世界。

An adverb meaning 'toward the inside' or 'into the interior.' It describes movement or direction from the outside to the inside of a place, object, or space. Also used figuratively to refer to thoughts or feelings directed toward one's inner self.

1. Toward the center or interiorB2formal

   Moving or directed toward the inside or center of something.

   向内

   • The door opens inward.
   • She turned her gaze inward, lost in thought.
   • The path leads inward toward the heart of the forest.

   同义词insideinwardlyinwardswithin

   反义词outward

2. To or toward the inside ofB2formal

   In a direction that goes from the outside to the inside of a space or object.

   向内

   • He folded the paper inward to create a crease.
   • The pressure pushed the walls inward.
   • She directed her energy inward during meditation.

   同义词ininsideinwards

   反义词outward