Definitions
n. the direction where the sun rises, opposite west
东方；东部
adj. in the east or facing towards it
东部的；向东的
adv. towards or in the east
向东；在东方
Example
Our kitchen window faces east and catches the morning sun.
我们厨房的窗户朝东，能照到早晨的阳光。
Investment in rail connections could improve access to employment for communities in the east of the country.
投资铁路交通可以让该国东部地区的居民更容易获得就业机会。
Collocations
- in the east
- east coast
- head east
- east of
Word family
- eastern (adj.)
- eastward (adv.)
- easterly (adj.)
Antonyms
- west
Usage tip
in the east of指内部东部；east of指在其以东。
FAQ
- What does east mean?
- the direction where the sun rises, opposite west in the east or facing towards it towards or in the east
- How is east pronounced?
- UK /iːst/, US /iːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
