形容詞 a.
1.外面的,外部的
2.外界的,外來的
They did it in response to external pressures.
他們這麽做是迫於外界的壓力。
3.表面的;非本質的
She sets great store by external politeness.
她很註重表面的虛禮。
4.外部世界的,物質(世界)的
5.藥外用的
This medicine is for external use only.
這種藥僅限於外用。
6.對外的;外國的
Our external trade has expanded during recent years.
我國的對外貿易近幾年來有所發展。
名詞 n.
1.外形,外觀;形式;外表狀況[P]
It is unwise to judge people by externals.
以貌取人是不明智的。