south
名詞
定義 south 名詞
- A2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
The direction towards the part of the Earth below the equator, opposite to the north; also, the part of a region or country located in this direction.
南方；南部；南邊
The four cardinal directions indicated on a compass are north, south, east, and west.
指南針上標示的四個基本方向是北、南、東、西。
The most beautiful beaches are situated in the southern part of the island.
最美麗的海灘位於島嶼的南部。
Our vacation was spent in the south of France.
我們的假期是在法國南部度過的。
形容詞
定義 south 形容詞
- A2
Relating to or situated in the south part of something.
南方的；南部的
South Africa
南非
the South China Sea
南海
These plants thrive on a south-facing wall.
這些植物在南向的牆上生長得很好。
片語 south 形容詞
- south wind
A wind that originates from the south.
南風
• On summer afternoons, a warm south wind usually blows.
在夏日的下午，通常會吹來溫暖的南風。
副詞
定義 south 副詞
- A2
Towards the south.
向南地；往南
The Mississippi River flows in a southerly direction.
密西西比河向南流動。
They drove south toward the coast.
他們向南開車朝海岸方向行駛。
He travelled due south, heading straight for the desert.
他直接向南行駛，直奔沙漠。
片語 south 副詞
- down south
To or in the southern part of a country or region.
在南方
• They travel down south every winter to escape the cold.
他們每年冬天都會南下避寒。
- south of the border
Referring to England in relation to Scotland.
（相對蘇格蘭而言）英格蘭
• Many Scots view 'south of the border' as a place of both opportunity and challenges.
許多蘇格蘭人將『邊境以南』視為既是機遇也是挑戰的地方。