external

柯林斯词典

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
...a much reduced heat loss through external walls. …透过外墙的大大减少的热量损失。
2. externallyADV 外部地; 外来地; 外在地
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]
...the commissioner for external affairs. …外事专员。
...Jamaica's external debt. …牙买加的外债。
4. externallyADV 涉外地; 对外地
...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]
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。

This medicine is for external use only and should not be taken internally.
The external part of the ear is far less important than the internal parts .
If the device , for example a printer , has to be plugged into your computer , it is called an external device .
There are no external symptoms of the disease for several weeks .
These animals , known as arthropods , all have segmented bodies and an external skeleton .