Inside Centre Inwardly ˈɪnwəd Opp Adj 形容词 Thoughts
The word "inward" can be used as an adjective or an adverb. As an adjective, it means internal or inherent, referring to thoughts or feelings not expressed externally, or a movement towards the inside or center. As an adverb, it also means towards the inside or center, or focused on oneself.
The word "inward" can be used as an adjective or an adverb. As an adjective, it means internal or inherent, referring to thoughts or feelings not expressed externally, or a movement towards the inside or center. As an adverb, it also means towards the inside or center, or focused on oneself.
[ADJ 形容词](思想、感情)内在的,内心的 Your inward thoughts or feelings are the ones that you do not express or show to other people.
[ADJ n]
I sighed with inward relief.
我心里舒了一口气。
...a glow of inward satisfaction.
内心强烈的满足感
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Chantal smiled inwardly...
尚塔尔内心窃喜。
Sara, while remaining outwardly amiable toward all concerned, was inwardly furious.
萨拉尽管表面上对所有相关的人依然和蔼可亲,内心却怒火中烧。
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[ADJ 形容词]向内的;向中心的 An inward movement is one towards the inside or centre of something.
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...a sharp, inward breath like a gasp...
像倒抽气一样猛地吸入一口气
The athlete takes off from one leg from an inward twist.
这名运动员向内转体一周单腿起跳。
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in·ward/ˈɪnwəd; NAmEˈɪnwərd/
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adjective1[only before noun ]inside your mind and not shown to other people 内心的;精神的◆an inward smile内心的微笑◆Her calm expression hid her inward panic.她平静的外表掩盖了内心的恐慌。2towards the inside or centre of sth 向内的;向中心的◆an inward flow朝里的流动◆an inward curve内弯OPP
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adverb(alsoin·wardsespecially in BrE)1towards the inside or centre 向内;向中心◆The door opens inwards.门向里开。2towards yourself and your interests 向自己;向内心◆Her thoughts turned inwards.她的思想转向了内省。◆( disapproving) an inward-looking person (= one who is not interested in other people)对他人不感兴趣的人OPP
outwards
in·ward/ˈɪnwəd; NAmEˈɪnwərd/
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inwardin‧ward /ˈɪnwəd $ -wərd/ ●○○ adjective written
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1[only before noun] felt or experienced in your own mind but not expressed to other peopleOPP outward: a feeling of inward satisfaction inward panic2towards the inside or centre of something—inwardly adverb: I managed to smile, but inwardly I was furious.