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external adj.外部的,客观的,[医]外用的,外国的,表面的 n.外部,外面 External contains the prefix ex- meaning “out of.” It shares this prefix with a number of other words including extraterrestrial (meaning “outside of Earth’s limits") and exclude (meaning “keep someone out”). The opposite of external is internal; again, as you’ve probably been told, it’s the internal things that really matter. What we’re wondering is: Does that include the leather interior in our dream convertible? ★★☆☆☆ 2013.0

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[ek'stə:n(ə)l] If, as a kid, you didn’t get what you wanted on your birthday, you were probably told that external, or outward, things can’t bring happiness. (It’s a noble idea, but it’s still up for debate, at least in some circles.) At first glance this might seem like a strength that grant the ability to make judgments which are unbiased by external factors. 1[ADJ 形容词]外部的；外面的；外来的 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.   [usu ADJ n]...a much reduced heat loss through external walls.大幅降低的外墙热损失...internal and external allergic reactions.内外变态反应externallyVitamins can be applied externally to the skin.维生素可以外用于皮肤。...externally imposed conditions.外部施加的条件2[ADJ 形容词]对外的；与外国有关的 External means involving or intended for foreign countries.   [ADJ n]...the commissioner for external affairs.对外事务专员...Jamaica's external debt.牙买加的外债...the republic's external borders.该共和国与外国的边界externally...protecting the value of the mark both internally and externally.维持马克在国内外的币值3[ADJ 形容词]外界的；外部的 External means happening or existing in the world in general and affecting you in some way.   [ADJ n]...a reaction to external events...对外界事件的反应Such events occur only when the external conditions are favorable.这种事情只有在外部条件有利时才会发生。4[ADJ 形容词]（专家等）外来的，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.   [ADJ n]  [mainly BRIT 主英]externallyThere must be externally moderated tests.一定要有外聘人员负责审核评分的考试。5[PHRASE 短语]（药物）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.   [v-link PHR]

英语单词	external
英美音标	[ek'stə:n(ə)l]
中文释义	adj.外部的,客观的,[医]外用的,外国的,表面的 n.外部,外面
vocab简明	If, as a kid, you didn’t get what you wanted on your birthday, you were probably told that external, or outward, things can’t bring happiness. (It’s a noble idea, but it’s still up for debate, at least in some circles.)
vocab扩展	External contains the prefix ex- meaning “out of.” It shares this prefix with a number of other words including extraterrestrial (meaning “outside of Earth’s limits") and exclude (meaning “keep someone out”). The opposite of external is internal; again, as you’ve probably been told, it’s the internal things that really matter. What we’re wondering is: Does that include the leather interior in our dream convertible?
真题原句	At first glance this might seem like a strength that grant the ability to make judgments which are unbiased by external factors.
柯林斯星级	★★☆☆☆
柯林斯解释	1 [ADJ 形容词]外部的；外面的；外来的 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. [usu ADJ n] ...a much reduced heat loss through external walls. 大幅降低的外墙热损失 ...internal and external allergic reactions. 内外变态反应 externally Vitamins can be applied externally to the skin. 维生素可以外用于皮肤。 ...externally imposed conditions. 外部施加的条件 2 [ADJ 形容词]对外的；与外国有关的 External means involving or intended for foreign countries. [ADJ n] ...the commissioner for external affairs. 对外事务专员 ...Jamaica's external debt. 牙买加的外债 ...the republic's external borders. 该共和国与外国的边界 externally ...protecting the value of the mark both internally and externally. 维持马克在国内外的币值 3 [ADJ 形容词]外界的；外部的 External means happening or existing in the world in general and affecting you in some way. [ADJ n] ...a reaction to external events... 对外界事件的反应 Such events occur only when the external conditions are favorable. 这种事情只有在外部条件有利时才会发生。 4 [ADJ 形容词]（专家等）外来的，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. [ADJ n] [mainly BRIT 主英] externally There must be externally moderated tests. 一定要有外聘人员负责审核评分的考试。 5 [PHRASE 短语]（药物）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. [v-link PHR]
来源	2013.0

External Adj 形容词 N Externally Ly [Adj Things