1ADJ [usually ADJ n]外部的;外面的;外來的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;外面的;外來的
...a much reduced heat loss through external walls.
大幅降低的外牆熱損失
...internal and external allergic reactions.
内外變態反應
externally
Vitamins can be applied externally to the skin.
維生素可以外用於皮膚。
...externally imposed conditions.
外部施加的條件
2ADJ [ADJ n]對外的;與外國有關的External means involving or intended for foreign countries. 對外的;與外國有關的
...protecting the value of the mark both internally and externally.
維持馬克在國内外的幣值
3ADJ [ADJ n]外界的;外部的External means happening or existing in the world in general and affecting you in some way. 外界的;外部的
...a reaction to external events.
對外界事件的反應
Such events occur only when the external conditions are favorable.
這種事情只有在外部條件有利時才會發生。
4ADJ [ADJ n](專家等)外來的,外聘的External experts, for example external examiners, come into an organization from outside in order to do a particular job fairly and impartially, or to check that a particular job was done properly. (專家等)外來的,外聘的 [mainly British]
externally
There must be externally moderated tests.
一定要有外聘人員負責審核評分的考試。
5PHRASE (藥物)外用的 If medicine is for external use, it is intended to be used only on the outside of your body, and not to be eaten or drunk. (藥物)外用的