inwards

• 副词，表示“向内”或“朝内部方向”，描述从外到内的运动或朝向，常与表示移动的动词连用。

An adverb meaning 'toward the inside' or 'in the direction of the interior.' It describes movement or orientation from the outside to the inner part of something, often used with verbs of motion such as 'move inwards' or 'turn inwards.'

1. Direction toward the interiorB2formal

   Moving or facing toward the inside of a space, object, or structure.

   向内方向

   • She turned the key inwards to unlock the door.
   • The door swung inwards, revealing a dark hallway.
   • He folded the map inwards so it would fit in his pocket.

   同义词ininsideinwardwithin

   反义词outwards

2. Movement toward the centerB2formal

   Heading or pointing toward the middle or core of an area or object.

   向中心移动

   • The crowd began to move inwards toward the stage.
   • The spiral staircase curves inwards as it ascends.
   • In a black hole, matter is pulled inwards by gravity.

   同义词centrallyininward

   反义词outwards