east
noun
Definitions of east noun
- A2Uncountable(不可数名词)
The direction or area towards the rising sun; the opposite of west.
东方；东部
The four cardinal directions on a compass are north, south, east, and west.
指南针上的四个基本方向是北、南、东和西。
Could you point out which direction is east?
你能指出哪个方向是东边吗？
The majority of this country is rural, excluding the eastern region.
这个国家大部分是农村，除了东部地区。
adjective
Definitions of east adjective
- A2
Located in, or related to, the east; situated towards the east.
东方的；东部的
The small town is located in the eastern part of the region.
这个小镇位于该地区的东部。
We are searching for hotels along the east coast.
我们正在寻找东海岸沿线的酒店。
They relocated to the eastern portion of the state.
他们搬到了该州的东部地区。
Phrases of east adjective
- east wind
A wind that originates from the east.
从东方吹来的风。
• Officials are worried that the east wind will continue to spread wildfires.
官员们担心东风会继续助长野火蔓延。
adverb
Definitions of east adverb
- A2
In a direction towards the east.
向东；朝东
We need to travel east for about thirty kilometers to reach our destination.
我们需要向东行驶约三十公里才能到达目的地。
They set out east at sunrise.
他们在日出时向东出发。
The road continues east until it reaches the river.
这条路一直向东延伸，直到到达河流。
Idioms
- back east
towards or located in the eastern part of the United States
往美国东部；在美国东部
• They travel back east from California every winter to visit family.
他们每年冬天从加州回到东部探亲。