inward

名词 n. 形容词 adj. 副词 adv.
中文释义
英 /ˈɪnwəd/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. That which is inward or within; the inner parts or organs of the body; the viscera. in-plural,obsolete
    — [T]his man is a servant of the eyes of men, and offers parchment or a white skin in sacrifice, but the flesh and the inwards he leaves to be consumed by a stranger fire.
  2. The mental faculties or other characteristics not immediately apparent. in-plural,obsolete
  3. A familiar friend or acquaintance. obsolete
    — I was an inward of his.
形容词 adj.
  1. Situated on the inside; that is within, inner; belonging to the inside.
  2. Not superficially obvious, inner, not expressed, especially relating to mental or spiritual faculties as opposed to external ones.
    — Noble and milde this Perſean ſeemes to be, If outward habit Iudge the inward man.
  3. Moving or tending toward the inside.
  4. Not directed toward the outside world, and thus quiet or indistinct. archaic
  5. Internal to a particular place or country; not foreign, domestic. obsolete
  6. Secret, private, kept hidden. obsolete
  7. Coming from one’s inmost or sincerest feelings; heartfelt, earnest. obsolete
  8. Intimate, closely acquainted; familiar, close. obsolete
    — There is nothing can be added unto the daintinesse of Fulvius wives death, who was so inward with Augustus.
    The New Arcadia
  9. Devoted to spiritual matters, pious, devout. obsolete
  10. Tame. obsolete
  11. Internal; applied through the stomach by being swallowed. obsolete
副词 adv.
  1. Towards the inside. not-comparable
  2. Towards one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self. not-comparable
    — So much the rather, thou Celestial Light, / Shine inward.
  3. On the inside, within, inside. not-comparable,obsolete
  4. In one’s mind, thoughts, or internal self. not-comparable,obsolete
  5. Towards home. not-comparable

词形变化

more inward comparative most inward superlative inwards plural

词汇关系

近义词
withinward inwards
反义词
outward outwards
衍生词
direct inward dialing inward-looking inwardly inwardmost inwardness inwards

词源

词源 1
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
词源 2
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
词源 3
From Middle English inward, from Old English inweard, corresponding to in + -ward.
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