exterior

Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

ex·ter·ior [exterior exteriors] noun, adjective BrE [ɪkˈstɪəriə(r)] NAmE [ɪkˈstɪriər]
noun
1. countable the outside of sth, especially a building
•The exterior of the house needs painting.
Opp: ↑interior
2. singular the way that sb appears or behaves, especially when this is very different from their real feelings or character
•Beneath his confident exterior, he was desperately nervous.

Word Origin:
early 16th cent.: from Latin, comparative of exter ‘outer’.

Example Bank:
•Beneath her charming exterior lies a very determined woman.
•Her calm exterior hides very passionate feelings.
•Hidden behind a plain exterior is a wonderful hotel.
•His bluff exterior belied a connoisseur of antiques.
•There is an abundance of fine sculpture, both on the exterior and inside.
•the exterior of the building

 
adjective usually before noun
on the outside of sth; done or happening outdoors
•exterior walls/surfaces
•The filming of the exterior scenes was done on the moors.
•The exterior lights of the house came on as I approached the door.
Opp: ↑interior

Word Origin:
early 16th cent.: from Latin, comparative of exter ‘outer’.
 

• Từ trái nghĩa / Antonyms:
  interior, inside