northeast
/ˌnɔːθˈiːst/ · /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #965 in the learning path
东北；东北部
Definitions
n. The direction between north and east, or an area's northeastern part.
东北；东北部
adj. Located in, facing, or coming from the northeast.
东北的；来自东北的
adv. Towards or in the direction between north and east.
向东北；在东北
Example
The storm is moving northeast towards the coastal villages.
暴风雨正向东北方向的沿海村庄移动。
Investment in rail connections could improve access to employment for communities in the northeast of the country.
投资铁路交通可以为该国东北部的社区居民提供更多就业便利。
Collocations
- in the northeast
- head northeast
- the northeast coast
Word family
- northeastern (adj.)
Antonyms
- southwest
Usage tip
northeast of表示在……东北方；英式也写north-east。
FAQ
- What does northeast mean?
- The direction between north and east, or an area's northeastern part. Located in, facing, or coming from the northeast. Towards or in the direction between north and east.
- How is northeast pronounced?
- UK /ˌnɔːθˈiːst/, US /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
