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outwards

UKˈaʊtwədzUSˈaʊtwərdz

Meaning

1adv.

向外地;朝外地

2adv.

外表上;表面上

Usage

The window opens outwards to allow better ventilation.

窗户向外打开以便更好地通风。

He pushed the door outwards with all his strength.

他用尽全力将门向外推。

Her confidence was projected outwards through her calm demeanor.

她的自信通过冷静的举止向外展现。

Etymology

outwards 由古英语核心词 out(外)和方向后缀 -wards(朝向)组合而成,字面意为“朝向外侧”。该词自中世纪英语时期沿用至今,结构直观体现空间方向逻辑——通过基础方位词与方向后缀的叠加,直接表达“由内向外”的运动或指向意义,未发生显著词义演变。

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