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外部
wàibù
Description
"外部"的意思是一个东西或组织的外面部分，或者外面的人。
"外部" means the outside part of something or an organization, or people outside of it.
这个词常常用在工作和新闻里，和"内部"是反义词。
This word is often used in work and news contexts, and is the opposite of "内部".
Meanings
外部wàibù
the outside; external part
这台机器的外部很干净。
The outside of this machine is very clean.
外部wàibù
external; from outside an organization
这个消息是外部的人告诉我的。
This news was told to me by someone from outside.
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Notes
- Etymology
外 (outside) + 部 (part/section), literally "outer part".
- Nuance
often modifies nouns, e.g. 外部环境, 外部压力; opposite of 内部.
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