1.向外　towards the outside
2.离家，离出发地　away from home or from the point from which one started

1. outwards用作副词没有比较等级。
2. outwards是英式英语，也可写作outward，而在美式英语中，只能写作outward.

　bend〔open〕 ～　向外弯〔开〕

　The two ends must be bent outwards.　两端必须向外弯。
　The door opens outwards.　这扇门向外开。
　The ship is outwards bound, sailing away from its home port.　这艘船是开往外埠的。