outward

• 指与外表或表面有关的，而非内在本质；也可指向外的、朝外的方向。

Relating to the external appearance or surface of something, as opposed to its inner nature.

1. External or physicalB2formal

   Relating to the physical world or observable reality, as opposed to internal thoughts or feelings.

   外在的

   • Her outward calm hid her inner anxiety.
   • The outward appearance of the building is modern.
   • He showed no outward signs of distress.

   同义词apparentexteriorexternalmanifestobservableouterphysicalvisible

   反义词internalinward

2. Going out or leavingB2formal

   Directed away from a place or center; departing.

   向外的

   • The outward journey took three hours.
   • All outward flights are delayed due to the storm.
   • The outward flow of water from the lake is controlled by a dam.

   同义词leavingoutboundoutgoing

   反义词inward

• 副词，表示“向外”“往外”或“离开中心点”，描述从内部向外的运动或方向。也可用于引申义，表示外表上或行为上的表现。

An adverb meaning 'toward the outside' or 'away from a central point.' It describes movement or direction away from the interior of something. It can also be used figuratively to describe external appearance or behavior.

1. Toward the outsideB2formal

   Moving or directed away from the center or interior toward the exterior.

   向外

   • The door opens outward, not inward.
   • She looked outward from the window at the garden.
   • The city expands outward from the central square.

   同义词awayforthoutoutsideoutwards

   反义词inward