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• 指身体面向北方时朝西的一侧；也表示在某人离开后仍然保留或剩余下来的事物。

Describes something that is on the side of the body that is to the west when facing north, or remaining after others have gone.

1. Located on the west side when facing northA1formal

   Being on or directed toward the side of the body that is to the west when a person faces north.

   左边的

   • He wore his watch on his left wrist.
   • The left side of the road is often used for parking.
   • Turn left at the next intersection.

   同义词larboardleft-handportsinistral

   反义词right

2. Not used or remainingA2formal

   Remaining after use or consumption; not taken up or used.

   剩余的

   • There is some bread left in the basket.
   • We have only ten minutes left before the meeting starts.
   • She ate all the left food from yesterday's dinner.

   同义词extraremainingsurplusunconsumedunexpendedunused

   反义词exhaustedgonespentused

3. Designed for the left handA2formal

   Intended or made to be used with or for the left hand.

   左手的

   • He prefers a left-handed guitar.
   • The store sells both left and right scissors.
   • A left-handed mouse is more comfortable for some users.

   同义词left-handedsinistral

   反义词rightright-handed

4. Political left leaningB2formalpolitical

   Relating to or supporting the political or intellectual left, typically advocating social equality and progressive change.

   左派

   • The newspaper has a left editorial stance.
   • She identifies with left political movements.
   • Left ideologies often emphasize collective welfare.

   同义词left-wingleftistliberalprogressiveradicalsocialist

   反义词conservativerightrightist

• 副词，表示“向左边”或“在左边”，指相对于说话人或某个参照点的方向或位置。

An adverb meaning 'toward the left side' or 'on the left-hand side.' It indicates direction or position relative to the speaker or a reference point.

1. Directional adverbA1formal

   Toward or on the left side.

   向左

   • Turn left at the next intersection.
   • The car swerved left to avoid the obstacle.
   • She looked left before crossing the street.

   同义词larboardport

   反义词right

2. Figurative useB2informal

   Used figuratively to indicate a direction away from the mainstream or conventional path.

   左（比喻义）

   • His political views have shifted left over the years.
   • The company took a left turn in its strategy, focusing on sustainability.
   • She always thinks left of the typical solutions.

• 表示方向或位置的左侧，即面朝北时西边的一侧；也指政治上主张社会和经济变革的左翼立场。

A noun referring to the side or direction that is to the west when facing north, or a political stance advocating for social and economic change.

1. Left side or directionA1formal

   The side or direction that is to the north when a person or object faces east.

   左边

   • Turn to the left at the next intersection.
   • The store is on your left.
   • He looked to his left and saw the park.

   同义词left hand

   反义词right

2. Political leftB2formal

   Individuals or groups that support social, political, or economic changes aimed at improving public welfare.

   左翼

   • The left advocates for universal healthcare.
   • She is a prominent figure on the political left.
   • The left and right often disagree on economic policies.

   同义词left wing

   反义词right

3. Left handA1formal

   The hand located on the left side of the body.

   左手

   • He writes with his left.
   • She raised her left to answer the question.
   • The ring is on her left hand.

   反义词right

4. Left field (baseball)B2formalamerican

   The area of the outfield to the left of the catcher, as viewed from home plate.

   左外野（棒球）

   • The ball was hit deep into left.
   • He plays left for the team.
   • The fielder in left made a great catch.

   同义词left field

5. Left turnA1formal

   A turn toward the side of the body that is on the north when facing east.

   左转

   • Make a left at the traffic light.
   • The car took a sharp left.
   • He signaled for a left before turning.

   反义词right

• 表示离开某地或某人的动词，也可表示停止做某事、留下某物或辞职。

A verb used to indicate the act of going away from a place or person, or to stop doing something.

不规则动词

1. Depart from a placeA1formal

   To go away from a place or person.

   离开

   • She left the office early today.
   • He left the party at midnight.
   • When do you leave for your vacation?

   同义词buzz offdepartexitgoset offsplittake offvacatewithdraw

   反义词arrivecomeremainstay

2. Allow to remainA2formal

   To let something stay in a place or condition.

   留下

   • Leave the door open, please.
   • He left the book on the table.
   • Leave it as it is for now.

   同义词keep

3. Take time offB1formal

   To take a period of absence from work or duty.

   休假

   • She is leaving on maternity leave next month.
   • He left work early due to illness.
   • They left the project to attend a conference.

4. Abandon or desertB2informal

   To stop living with or supporting someone.

   抛弃

   • He left his wife for another woman.
   • Don't leave me here alone.
   • The dog was left behind by its owners.

   同义词abandondesertdumpforsakejilt

   反义词remainstand bystaysupport

短语动词变体leave behindleave offleave out