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单词 exterior
释义 ex·te·ri·or
I. \(ˈ)ek|stirēə(r), -tēr-, ikˈs-\ adjective
Etymology: Latin, comp. of exter, exterus outward, on the outside, foreign, strange, from ex out of, from — more at ex-
1. : external; especially : situated at and forming the outer surface or limit
 < the exterior surface of a tennis ball >
or a part of the outer surface or limit
 < the exterior slope of a mountain >
— opposed to interior
2.
 a. : of or relating to an exterior
  < an exterior appearance of happiness >
 b. : suitable for use on outside surfaces (as of a house) : capable of withstanding normal wear and tear of weather conditions for a considerable period of time
  < an exterior paint >
  < an exterior finish for the clapboarding >
Synonyms: see outer
II. noun
(-s)
1. : something that is exterior: as
 a. archaic : exterior features : externals — usually used in plural
 b. : exterior part (as of a building)
  < the house has an old exterior >
  or surface
  < the exterior of a tennis ball >
  or appearance
  < under a cheerful exterior I have got a spirit that is angry — Mark Twain >
2.
 a. : a representation of an outdoor scene (as a stage or motion-picture set)
  < remarkably realistic exteriors >
 b. : a background or acting sequence photographed or played outdoors (as for motion pictures or television)
  < exteriors for the movie will be filmed in Arizona >
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