Definitions
adj. On the side opposite the right.
左边的；左侧的
adv. Towards or on the side opposite the right.
向左；在左边
adj. Still available or remaining after others have gone or been used.
剩下的
Example
I carry my shopping bag in my left hand.
我用左手提购物袋。
Drivers should check their mirrors carefully before turning left, especially where cyclists share the road.
驾驶员左转前应仔细查看后视镜，尤其是在与骑行者共用道路的地方。
Collocations
- left hand
- turn left
- on the left
- time left
Word family
- left-handed (adj.)
- leftmost (adj.)
Antonyms
- right
Usage tip
也是 leave 的过去式和过去分词；表剩余时置于名词后。
FAQ
- What does left mean?
- On the side opposite the right. Towards or on the side opposite the right. Still available or remaining after others have gone or been used.
- How is left pronounced?
- UK /left/, US /left/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
