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extrinsic

adj.外在的,外表的,外来的

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副词:extrinsically

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intrinsic    

extrinsic


/ek'strɪnsɪk; ɛk`strɪnsɪk/
adj ~ (to sth) (fml 文) (of qualities, values, etc) not belonging to or part of the real nature of a person or thing; coming from outside (指性质、价值等)非固有的, 外来的, 外在的
*extrinsic facts 非本质的事实
* information extrinsic to the situation 与局势无关的消息. Cf 参看 intrinsic.

extrinsic


adj formal
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: French;Origin: extrinsèque, from Latin extrinsecus 'from outside']
coming from outside or not directly relating to something
intrinsic
 Staff who complete extra qualifications receive no extrinsic rewards (=no extra money etc) .
 a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic factors