southwestern

• 指与美国西南部地区相关的或具有该地区特色的，常用于描述该地区的烹饪、文化或地理。

Relating to or characteristic of the southwestern region of the United States, often used to describe cuisine, culture, or geography.

1. Located in or facing the southwestB1formal

   Situated in or directed toward the southwest direction.

   西南的

   • The southwestern part of the country has a desert climate.
   • They built a house on the southwestern slope of the hill.
   • The wind is coming from a southwestern direction today.

   同义词southwestsouthwesterlysouthwestward

   反义词northeastern

2. Relating to the Southwestern United StatesB2formalamerican

   Pertaining to a region of the United States that generally includes New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

   美国西南部的

   • Southwestern cuisine often features chili peppers and corn.
   • The architecture in Santa Fe is known for its Southwestern style.
   • She studies the history of Southwestern Native American tribes.

• 名词，指位于某国或某地区西南部的区域或方向，或指向西南的方向。

A noun referring to a region or direction located in or toward the southwest part of a country or area.

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1. Regional cuisine styleB1informalamerican

   A style of cooking that originates from the Southwestern United States, often featuring ingredients like chili peppers, beans, corn, and cheese.

   西南菜

   • We ordered southwestern for dinner, including enchiladas and tacos.
   • She loves cooking southwestern at home.
   • The restaurant specializes in authentic southwestern.

2. Person from the regionB2formal

   A person who lives in or comes from the southwestern part of a country or region.

   西南人

   • The southwesterns have a distinct cultural identity.
   • He is a proud southwestern from Arizona.
   • Many southwesterns enjoy outdoor activities like hiking.