external /ɪkˈstɚnl̟/ adjective Learner's definition of EXTERNAL
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: located, seen, or used on the outside or surface of something外部的;外面的;外用的 -
the external features of the building建筑物的外部特征
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the external signs of the disease疾病的外在症状
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This medication is intended only for external use. [=for use on the skin]这种药只能外用。
— opposite internal 2
: coming from outside外来的;外界的 -
external pressures外界压力
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external stimuli外部刺激
— opposite internal 3
: existing or occurring outside your mind内心意识以外的;外部世界的 — opposite internal 4
: concerning relationships with foreign countries与外国有关的;对外的 — opposite internal