| 单词 | outer |
| 释义 | out·er I. 1. < outer life > < outer reality > < outer characteristics > — compare inner 2 2. a. < outer space > < the outer line of defense > b. < the satellites of the outer solar planets — J.T.McIntosh > c. < the two outer movements of the symphony > < the outer covering > Synonyms: < outer garments > < outer space > < the outer line of defenses > outward, contrasted with inward, may be used in relation to trend, direction, or motion < the outward push of tourists in search of strange places is spilling over from the accustomed channels — New York Times > Both words may describe a surface semblance in contrast to an inner reality < colorless and grey are the outer facts of a monk's life — H.O.Taylor > < these twins were alike in many ways, mostly, however, in their outer life or manifest behavior — Biological Abstracts > < to give outward and objective form to ideas that bubble inwardly and have a fascinating lure in them — H.L.Mencken > < all outward actions, every overt thing we do — J.C.Powys > outside describes either a position on the outer side or a location or situation beyond borders, bounds, or limits < these ships are completely air-conditioned and their staterooms are all outside — Mary G. Reynolds > < in spite of frequent assertions to the contrary, the monks very seldom taught outside pupils — G.G.Coulton > < only a relatively small part of the millions that have come from below the ground have remained in the state and most of the larger present-day properties are owned by outside companies — American Guide Series: Nevada > Like outside, external may describe a position, situation, or sphere beyond or away from a thing under consideration < the slavery which would be imposed upon her by her external enemies and her internal traitors — F.D.Roosevelt > < a poet only through the demands of an inner being and compulsion, and not through the external circumstances of good fortune or bad — H.V.Gregory > It may imply adventitious appearance or semblance unrelated to or different from inner reality < her heart was breaking with grief in spite of her external cheerfulness — D.C.Buchanan > exterior may describe that which is situated on the outer bounds of something; it may also, like outer or outward, describe that which shows or is made apparent < the exterior walls are of Lannon stone, an ivory-toned rock of varied shades and fine texture quarried in Wisconsin — American Guide Series: Michigan > < the absence of exterior demonstration of affection for my mother had no surprise for me — Dixon Wecter > II. |
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