adj (1)内部(心)的(being within，esp in the mind)：the～parts of the body 内脏;one's～thoughts/feelings/fears/doubts/amusement 内心的想法/感情/恐惧/疑虑/喜悦;sb's～nature 某人内在的性情;He has achieved～peace. 他获得了内心的平静。〖反〗 outward;

(2)向里的(towards the inside)：an～curve 向内的弧线;the～flow of air向里的气流;The explorers discovered an～passage. 探险者发现了一条进入里面的通道。

adv(BrE -s)(1)进入心灵，向着内心(into or towards the mind or soul)：turn one's thoughts～陷入沉思;Nostalgia turned his reflections～. 怀旧使他陷入沉思。

(2)向内(里)(towards the inside)：a passage leading～通向里面的通道;The door opens～. 门向里开。〖反〗outward;

→′inwardly adv 在内心或精神方面;′inwardness n 本性(质);

【说明】见BACKWARD(S)。