extrinsically
extrinsically — 副詞
1. through the influence of outside factors or circumstances rather than as part of
外在
經由外部因素而非內在
through the influence of outside factors or circumstances rather than as part of something's essential nature or identity.
Hiro's success came extrinsically from strong market conditions, not from his own strategy.
Hiro 的成功來自外在的市場強勁條件,而非他的個人策略。
extrinsically + from [external source]
The critic argued that the film's popularity was extrinsically driven by its huge advertising budget.
該評論家認為,這部電影的受歡迎程度是由外在的巨額廣告預算所推動的。
passive: be extrinsically + past participle
Andrew found that grades are assigned extrinsically based on test scores rather than deep understanding.
Andrew 發現,成績是根據考試分數從外在來評定,而非依據真正的理解程度。
Lara believes that lasting happiness cannot be achieved extrinsically through money, fame, or status.
Lara 相信,持久的幸福無法透過金錢、名聲或地位從外在獲得。
Gabriel argued that beauty standards are extrinsically shaped by culture and media rather than nature.
Gabriel 主張,美的標準是由文化和媒體從外在塑造的,而非由自然決定。
- externally
more general and widely used; extrinsically is more technical and academic
- from the outside
colloquial alternative that explains the same concept in plainer language
- intrinsically
direct antonym; refers to qualities coming from within rather than from outside
文法句型
extrinsically + past participle
extrinsically + adjective
用法筆記
Frequently paired with past participles such as motivated, driven, determined, or shaped. Common in academic and formal writing, especially in philosophy, psychology, and sociology, where it contrasts with intrinsically.