outward-looking
/ˈaʊt.wədˌlʊk.ɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈaʊt.wɚdˌlʊk.ɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
outward-looking — 形容詞
1. willing to consider unfamiliar viewpoints or ideas, and to work alongside indivi
放眼國際
願意接納不同觀點並與他人合作
willing to consider unfamiliar viewpoints or ideas, and to work alongside individuals from varied cultural or professional backgrounds.
The school introduced an outward-looking curriculum with exchange programmes in Kenya and Vietnam.
這所學校推出了放眼國際的課程，包含在肯亞和越南的交換計畫。
attributive: outward-looking + curriculum
Takeshi's outward-looking attitude helped him lead a team of engineers from four different countries.
Takeshi 的開放態度幫助他帶領一支來自四個不同國家的工程師團隊。
collocation: outward-looking attitude
Isabela believes that an outward-looking policy allows rural clinics to learn from foreign hospitals.
Isabela 認為，放眼國際的政策能讓鄉鎮診所向外國醫院學習。
After years of local focus, the winery adopted a more outward-looking strategy.
在多年的本土經營後，這家酒莊採取了更放眼國際的策略。
Nellie chose a university known for its outward-looking approach to international student exchange.
Nellie 選擇了一所以放眼國際的態度推動國際交流的大學。
- open-minded
broader term that also covers personal willingness to consider new ideas, not necessarily with a collaborative or international dimension
- cosmopolitan
emphasises familiarity with and appreciation of many different cultures, often in an urban or global context
- inclusive
focuses on actively including people from diverse backgrounds rather than just being open to ideas
- inward-looking
the direct opposite — focused on internal or local matters rather than external ideas or collaboration
- insular
implies a narrow, closed attitude that rejects outside influences
- parochial
suggests a limited, small-town perspective that disregards the wider world
文法句型
outward-looking + noun (approach / policy / attitude / curriculum / strategy)
become / seem / be + more outward-looking
用法筆記
Commonly placed before a noun (attributive position), especially with nouns such as 'approach', 'policy', 'curriculum', 'attitude', and 'strategy'. The comparative form 'more outward-looking' is frequent when describing a shift in direction.
常見錯誤
2. paying more attention to the wider world or to the needs and interests of other
關注外界
以外界或他人為主要考量
paying more attention to the wider world or to the needs and interests of other people than to your own immediate concerns.
The relief group expanded its outward-looking mission to help communities in three new countries.
這個救援組織擴展了其關注外界的任務，幫助三個新國家的社區。
collocation: outward-looking mission
Lakan developed an outward-looking habit by chatting with travellers at the hostel in Bangkok.
Lakan 培養了關注外界的習慣，在曼谷的青年旅館與旅人聊天。
An outward-looking foreign policy considers the well-being of people across the border.
關注外界的外交政策會考量邊境另一邊人民的福祉。
Kasia's outward-looking perspective won her the respect of colleagues who admired her global awareness.
Kasia 關注外界的視角為她贏得了同事的尊敬，他們欣賞她的全球視野。
The mayor proposed an outward-looking vision that addresses climate change together with neighbouring cities.
市長提出了一個關注外界的願景，與鄰近城市共同應對氣候變遷。
- other-focused
more direct synonym specifically about prioritising others' needs over one's own
- altruistic
stronger — implies self-sacrifice and generosity rather than just awareness
- extroverted
limited to personality traits; does not apply to organisations or policies
- self-centred
focused on oneself rather than on others
- inward-looking
overlaps with sense 1 antonym; here it emphasises a focus on internal affairs over external ones
- self-absorbed
too concerned with one's own interests to notice others
文法句型
outward-looking + noun (mission / perspective / vision / habit)
become / be + more outward-looking
用法筆記
Often used in explicit or implicit contrast with 'inward-looking' to describe a shift of focus from self or local concerns to broader external ones. Frequently appears in discussions of foreign policy, organisational mission, and personal development.