external
英 [ɪk'stɜːn(ə)l; ek-]
美 [ɪk'stɝnl]
- adj. 外部的；表面的；[药] 外用的；外国的；外面的
- n. 外部；外观；外面
中文词源
external 外部的词源同exterior, 外在的。
英文词源
- external (adj.)
- early 15c., from Middle French externe or directly from Latin externus "outside, outward" (from exterus; see exterior) + -al (1). This version won out over exterial. Related: Externally.
双语例句
- 1. External broadcasting soaks up more resources in Britain than elsewhere.
- 英国花费在对外广播上的财力高于其他国家。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. The developing countries bear the burden of an enormous external debt.
- 发展中国家背负着巨额外债。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. The two American negotiators are calling for substantial cuts in external subsidies.
- 两名美国谈判代表正在呼吁大量削减外部援助。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. Community leaders want to strengthen controls at external frontiers.
- 社区领导想要加强对小区外围的管理。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. the external walls of the building
- 建筑物的外墙
来自《权威词典》