east

• 形容词，用于描述位于东方或来自东方的方向或位置。

An adjective used to describe a direction or location situated in the east, or coming from the east.

1. DirectionalA1formal

   Situated in, towards, or facing the direction of the sunrise.

   东方的

   • The east wind brought cold weather.
   • They live on the east side of the city.
   • The east entrance is closed for repairs.

   同义词eastboundeasterlyeasterneastward

   反义词west

2. GeographicalA2formal

   Relating to the eastern part of a region, country, or continent.

   东部的

   • East Africa is known for its wildlife.
   • The east coast of the United States has many major cities.
   • East Asia has a rich cultural history.

   同义词easterlyeastern

   反义词west

• 副词，表示“向东”或“朝东方的方向”，用来指相对于东方这一方位的运动或朝向。

An adverb meaning 'toward the east' or 'in an easterly direction.' It is used to indicate movement or orientation relative to the cardinal direction east.

1. A1formal

   Toward the east; in an easterly direction.

   向东

   • The wind is blowing east.
   • We drove east for several hours.
   • The ship sailed east across the ocean.

   同义词easterlyeastwardeastwards

   反义词west

• 名词，指四个基本方向之一，即太阳升起的方向，也指位于该方向的地区。

A noun referring to one of the four cardinal directions, specifically the direction from which the sun rises, or a region located in that direction.

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1. Cardinal directionA1formal

   The direction towards the point of the horizon where the sun rises, opposite of west.

   东

   • The sun rises in the east.
   • We traveled east for several hours.
   • The map shows the east side of the city.

   同义词eastwardorient

   反义词west

2. Geographic regionA2formal

   A region or area located in the eastern part of a country, continent, or the world.

   东方

   • The East of the country is known for its mountains.
   • She moved to the East Coast for work.
   • The Middle East is a region with a rich history.

   同义词orient

   反义词west