early 15c., from Middle French externe or directly from Latin externus "outside, outward" (from exterus; see exterior) + -al (1). This version won out over exterial. Related: Externally.
雙語例句
1. External broadcasting soaks up more resources in Britain than elsewhere.
英國花費在對外廣播上的財力高于其他國家。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The developing countries bear the burden of an enormous external debt.
發(fā)展中國家背負著巨額外債。
來自柯林斯例句
3. The two American negotiators are calling for substantial cuts in external subsidies.
兩名美國談判代表正在呼吁大量削減外部援助。
來自柯林斯例句
4. Community leaders want to strengthen controls at external frontiers.