Outer Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

outer

adjective

快速理解

What does "Outer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Outer"?

形容位於外部、表面或遠離中心的狀態。

  1. 1

    外部的

    EN: located on or relating to the outside of something

    翻譯: 位於某物外部或與外部相關的

  2. 2

    外層的

    EN: forming the external layer or surface

    翻譯: 構成外部層次或表面的

  3. 3

    遠離中心的

    EN: situated farther from the center or a central point

    翻譯: 位置遠離中心或中央點的

  4. 4

    外在的

    EN: relating to the external appearance or circumstances

    翻譯: 與外在表象或環境相關的

小提醒:「outer」是形容詞,用來描述位置或層次,本身沒有比較級或最高級形式。若要表達「更外層」或「最外層」,需使用「more outer」或「outermost」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Outer" in English

How to pronounce "Outer" in English?"Outer" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Outer" from YouTube Videos

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Outer"?How does "Outer" change by context?

1. on the outside of something; external

位於某物外部的;外部的

The outer layer of the cake was decorated with frosting.

蛋糕的外層用糖霜裝飾。

Please use the outer door to enter the building.

請使用外門進入建築物。

2. farther from the center or inside

離中心或內部較遠的

They live in the outer suburbs of the city.

他們住在城市的遠郊。

The spacecraft is exploring the outer planets of our solar system.

太空船正在探索我們太陽系的外行星。

3. relating to the external appearance or superficial aspects

與外在表象或表面方面相關的

She maintained a calm outer demeanor despite the stress.

儘管壓力很大,她仍保持著冷靜的外表。

Don't judge by outer appearances alone.

不要僅憑外表判斷。

4. not belonging to a central or main group; more remote or isolated

不屬於核心或主要群體的;較為偏遠或孤立的

The expedition reached the outer islands of the archipelago.

探險隊抵達了群島的外圍島嶼。

He felt like an outer member of the team, never fully included.

他感覺自己是團隊的外圍成員,從未被完全接納。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Outer"?How to make natural sentences with "Outer"?
PatternMeaningExample
outer + noun外部的、外面的The outer door was left unlocked. (外面的門沒鎖。)
the outer + noun外部的…The outer layer of the skin protects us. (皮膚的外層保護著我們。)
on the outer + noun在…的外部There's a scratch on the outer surface of the lens. (鏡頭的外表面有一道刮痕。)
from the outer + noun從外部…Signals from the outer antenna are weak. (來自外部天線的信號很弱。)
outer + noun + of + noun…的外部The outer rim of the wheel was damaged. (輪子的外緣損壞了。)

用法說明

How is "Outer" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Outer"?

outer vs. outer part(s)

  • "outer" 通常用作形容詞,直接修飾名詞,描述某物位於外部或較外層的位置。
  • "outer part(s)" 則是一個名詞短語,指「外部部分」或「外層部分」,強調的是整體中的特定區塊。
  • 當需要指稱一個具體的、可分離的外部區域時,使用 "outer part(s)" 會比單獨使用形容詞 "outer" 更為精確。 EN: The outer layer of the cake is made of chocolate. 翻譯: 蛋糕的外層是巧克力做的。

EN:Please clean the outer parts of the machine carefully.

翻譯:請仔細清潔機器的外部零件。

總結建議

在描述位置時用形容詞 "outer",在指稱具體的外部區域時則使用名詞短語 "outer part(s)"。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Outer" and similar words?How to choose "Outer" vs alternatives?

outer vs exterior

「outer」強調位置或層次上的外部,常用於抽象或具體的相對位置;「exterior」則專指物體最外層的表面或外觀。

outer vs outside

「outer」是形容詞,描述相對位置或層次;「outside」可作形容詞、副詞、介系詞或名詞,指外部空間或位置。

outer vs external

「outer」強調層次或序列中的外部位置;「external」強調來源、影響或存在於主體之外。

口語用法

How is "Outer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Outer"?

引述

在口語中,有時會用 "outer" 來引述或重複他人剛提到的、帶有對比意味的詞語,以確認或強調其範圍。 EN: A: Should we clean the inner courtyard or the outer one? B: The outer one, definitely. 翻譯: A: 我們該打掃內院還是外院? B: 外院,當然是外院。

EN:So you're saying the inner circle knows, but the outer circle is kept in the dark?

翻譯:所以你是說核心圈的人知道,但外圍圈的人被蒙在鼓裡?

語氣強調

在非正式對話中,可將 "outer" 與 "way" 或 "totally" 等詞結合,以誇張語氣強調「非常外圍」或「完全在外」的狀態。 EN: That idea is way out in outer space, no one will go for it. 翻譯: 那個想法簡直是外太空級別的,沒人會接受的。

EN:He lives in a place that's totally outer suburbs, almost in the next county.

翻譯:他住的地方根本是遠郊了,幾乎快到隔壁郡了。

停頓填充

在思考或描述時,可能用 "the outer... you know..." 作為停頓填充,引出具體名詞或讓聽者預期後續對比。 EN: We need to check the outer... um... perimeter fence for any damage. 翻譯: 我們需要檢查外圍的... 嗯... 邊界圍欄有沒有損壞。

EN:She focuses on the inner feelings, not the outer... what's the word... appearance.

翻譯:她關注的是內在感受,而不是外在的... 那個詞怎麼說... 外表。

正式寫作注意:在學術或正式商業寫作中,應避免上述口語用法。請使用更精確的詞語(如 "external", "exterior", "peripheral")並保持句子結構完整,避免使用填充詞或過於隨意的強調方式。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Outer"?What fixed phrases with "Outer" should I remember?

outer space

noun

外太空,宇宙空間

outer layer

noun

外層

outerwear

noun

外衣,外套

outer limits

noun

極限,邊界

outer appearance

noun

外表,外觀

outer circle

noun

外圈,外圍圈子

outer shell

noun

外殼

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Outer"?Which "Outer" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×We need to clean the outside layer of the window.

We need to clean the outer layer of the window.

「outer」通常指物體本身較外層的部分,強調結構上的相對位置;而「outside」通常指外部空間或位置。描述物體自身的層次時,應使用「outer」。

×This coat is for the outer.

This coat is for outer wear. / This is an outer coat.

「outer」是形容詞,不能單獨作為名詞使用。它必須修飾一個名詞,或與其他詞組成複合名詞(如 outer wear、outer space)。

×The door opens in an outer direction.

The door opens in an outward direction.

「outer」描述靜態的、相對的位置(如 outer edge 外緣);「outward」則描述動態的、朝外的方向或運動。表示「向外的」方向時,應使用「outward」。

×This is the most outer planet.

This is the outermost planet.

「outer」本身是比較級形式(原形為 out),其最高級是「outermost」,而不是「most outer」。應使用正確的最高級形式。

×He showed his outer feelings.

He showed his outward feelings. / He showed his external demeanor.

「outer」通常用於描述具體、物理上的外部層次或位置。描述抽象事物(如情感、表現)的「外在的」時,更常用「outward」、「external」或「superficial」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Outer"?What are tense/participle forms of "Outer"?
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