ex.ter.nal
adj.Abbr. ext.(形容词)缩写 ext.
Relating to, existing on, or connected with the outside or an outer part; exterior.
外面的,外在的:与外面或外部有关的,出现在外面或外部的,与外面或外部有联系的;外部的
Suitable for application to the outside:
外用的:适于外面使用的:
例句:
external paints.
外用涂料
Existing independently of the mind.
客观的,物质的:与精神无关的
Acting or coming from the outside:
外界的:存在或来自于外界或外面的:
例句:
external pressures.
外界的压力
Of or relating chiefly to outward appearance; superficial:
外表的,外观的:外表的,主要和外表有关的;表面的:
例句:
.An internal sense of righteousness dwindles into an external concern for reputation.(A.R. Gurney, Jr.)
.内心的正义感变成对外在名誉的关心.(小A.R.格尼)
Of or relating to foreign affairs or foreign countries:
外国的,国际的:外国的事务或外国的,与其有关的:
例句:
the country`s minister of external affairs.
该国的外交部长
n.(名词)
An exterior part or surface.
外部:外部或外在的表面
externals
externals
Outer circumstances.
外部环境
Outward appearances:
外观:
例句:
was charming as far as the externals went.
就外表来说是迷人的
来源:
Middle English
中古英语
from Latin externus [outward]
源自 拉丁语 externus [向外的]
from exter * see eghs
源自 exter *参见 eghs
【引伸】
exter.nally
adv.(副词)