external

外部的、外面的、外侧的

The external walls of the building need a fresh coat of paint.

这栋建筑的外墙需要重新粉刷一层漆。

外来的、外部的

The company blamed its losses on external factors beyond its control.

公司把亏损归咎于无法控制的外部因素。

对外的、涉外的正式

The minister is responsible for external trade and foreign investment.

这位部长负责对外贸易与外国投资事务。

体外的、外用的医学

This ointment is for external use only, so never swallow it.

这种药膏仅供外用，千万不要吞食。

校外的英式

An external examiner reviewed all the final-year dissertations this term.

本学期由一位校外考试委员审阅所有毕业论文。

外表、表面常用复数

Do not judge a person by externals such as clothes.

不要只凭衣著之类的外表来评断一个人。