单词 | outer man |
释义 | > as lemmasouter man outer man n. [after inner man at inner adj. 3] the physical body, or its senses, needs, etc.; (also humorously) personal appearance, dress. ΚΠ a1425 (a1400) Northern Pauline Epist. (1916) Rom. vii. 15 (MED) For þat þat I wyrke aftyr þe outer man, I undyrstande not after þe inner man. 1825 Times 17 May 3/5 The peace-maker..is ever desirous of being first at peace with God, both in his inner and outer man. 1897 Westm. Gaz. 23 Apr. 2/1 A woman must be uncommonly good inside to present such an outer-man to her fellows. 1991 Esquire (BNC) 26 The Outer Man... Having a manicure won't affect your manhood. < as lemmas |
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