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inwards

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++in·wards /ˈɪnwədz $ -wərdz/ especially British English, inward American English adverb  IN/INSIDEtowards the inside of something 向内 OPP outwards A breeze blew the curtains inwards. 微风把窗帘吹向屋里。
Examples from the Corpus
inwardsBrown stains caused by small flames crept inwards.One sheet lay at his feet, as yet untouched by the flames, although it was beginning to curl inwards.With hands clasped behind and palms facing inwards, raise the arms 35 times, aiming slightly higher with each count.At last, however, the door fell inwards upon the carpet.
in·wards adverbChineseSyllable
the of inside something Corpus towards


inwards
inwards /ˈɪnwədz $ -wərdz/ especially British English, inward American English adverb
towards the inside of something
   OPP  outwards:
    A breeze blew the curtains inwards.


inwardsBrE /ˈɪnwədz/ 🔊NAmE /ˈɪnwərdz/ 🔊 adverb = inward