| 释义 |
ˈouterness
[f. outer a. + -ness.]
The quality or fact of being outer or exterior.
†1. That which possesses this quality; the outer surface, the exterior. Obs.
1674N. Fairfax Bulk & Selv. 86 Unevennesses..in its outerness or surface.
2. Occupation with what is external. rare.
1863Dublin Lect. Eng. Lit. 10 An infusion of French character, which gave to the English mind a certain amount of French quickness and outerness, and made it more bright and objective. |