north

• 表示与南方相反的方向，或位于该方向的地区。也可作形容词表示北方的、来自北方的。

A noun, adjective, or adverb referring to the direction opposite to south, or a region lying in that direction.

1. DirectionalA1formal

   Situated in, facing, or coming from the north.

   北方的

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

   同义词northerlynorthernnorthward

   反义词south

• 副词，表示“向北”或“朝北的方向”，用于指示移动方向或方位；在形式上与名词和形容词相同。

An adverb meaning 'toward the north' or 'in a northern direction.' It is used to indicate direction of movement or orientation, and is identical in form to the noun and adjective.

1. A1formal

   Towards or in the direction of the north.

   向北

   • The birds fly north for the summer.
   • We drove north along the highway.
   • The compass needle points north.

   同义词northerlynorthwardnorthwards

   反义词south

• 表示四个基本方向之一的名词，即与南方相反、指向北极的方向。也可指某个地区的北部或北方地区。

A noun referring to one of the four cardinal directions, specifically the direction that is opposite to south and towards the North Pole.

不可数

1. Cardinal directionA1formal

   The direction that is to the left of a person facing east, or the direction towards the North Pole.

   北

   • The compass needle always points to the north.
   • They traveled north for several days.
   • The wind is coming from the north.

   反义词south

2. Geographic regionA2formal

   The northern part of a country, region, or the world.

   北方

   • The north of England has beautiful landscapes.
   • She moved to the north for a new job.
   • The north of the country is colder than the south.

   同义词northland