external /ɪkˈstɜːnəl/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  ADJ External is used to indicate that something is on the outside of a surface or body, or that it exists, happens, or comes from outside. 外部的; 外来的; 外在的

  例：

  ...a much reduced heat loss through external walls.

  …透过外墙的大大减少的热量损失。

• 2. 

  externally ADV 外部地; 外来地; 外在地

  例：

  Vitamins can be applied externally to the skin.

  维他命可以外用于皮肤上。

• 3. 

  ADJ External means involving or intended for foreign countries. 涉外的; 对外的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...the commissioner for external affairs.

  …外事专员。

  例：

  ...Jamaica's external debt.

  …牙买加的外债。

• 4. 

  externally ADV 涉外地; 对外地

  例：

  ...protecting the value of the dollar both internally and externally.

  …保护美元在国内外的价值。

• 5. 

  ADJ External means happening or existing in the world in general and affecting you in some way. 外界的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Such events occur only when the external conditions are favourable.

  此类事件只有当外界条件有利时才会发生。