vt. 使 ... 形象化(以外因来说明)

The exterior of the building is very unattractive. 这建筑物的外观很不起眼。

We are painting the exterior wall of the house. 我们正在给房子的外墙涂漆。

It is difficult to judge a person by his exterior. 依据外表难以评判一个人。

The seed has a hard exterior covering. 这种子外壳很硬。

She maintained a calm exterior, though really she was furious. 在外表上她保持着平静，但实际上她生气极了。

Beneath his gruff exterior he's really very kind-hearted. 他外表粗鲁，心地却十分善良。