inwardlyadv1 in mind or spirit 内心或精神方面 inwardly grateful, relieved, etc 内心铭感的、 解脱的等 grieve inwardly, ie not show one's grief 内心痛苦（不表露出来）.2 (idm 习语) groan inwardly => groan.
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