external
Meaning: On the outside; coming from outside a particular system or organisation
External refers to something that is on the outside or comes from outside a particular system, organisation, or body. It is the opposite of internal. External can describe physical surfaces (external walls), outside influences (external factors), or things from other organisations (external auditors, external candidates). In medicine, it refers to treatment applied to the outside of the body.
Examples
- The external walls of the building need repainting. 建筑物的外墙需要重新粉刷。Las paredes externas del edificio necesitan repintarse.建物の外壁は塗り直しが必要です。건물의 외벽은 다시 칠해야 합니다.
- We brought in external consultants to review our processes. 我们聘请了外部顾问来审查我们的流程。Trajimos consultores externos para revisar nuestros procesos.私たちはプロセスを見直すために外部コンサルタントを招きました。우리는 프로세스를 검토하기 위해 외부 컨설턴트를 초빙했습니다.
- The medicine is for external use only. 这种药仅供外用。El medicamento es solo para uso externo.この薬は外用のみです。이 약은 외용으로만 사용합니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'externus' meaning 'outside, outward', from 'exter' (on the outside), comparative of 'ex' (out of). Related to 'exterior', 'extreme', 'extra', and 'extraneous'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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