southeast
/ˌsaʊθˈiːst/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1436 in the learning path
东南；东南部
Definitions
n. The direction between south and east, or an area's southeastern part.
东南；东南部
adj. Located in the southeast, or coming from that direction.
东南的；来自东南的
adv. Towards or in the southeast.
向东南；在东南
Example
Our kitchen window faces southeast and catches the morning sun.
我们厨房的窗户朝东南，早晨能照到阳光。
Population growth in the southeast has increased demand for affordable housing and reliable public transport.
东南部的人口增长增加了对可负担住房和可靠公共交通的需求。
Collocations
- in the southeast
- southeast of
- head southeast
- the southeast coast
Word family
- southeastern (adj.)
Antonyms
- northwest
Usage tip
名词前常用the；副词不用：head southeast。
FAQ
- What does southeast mean?
- The direction between south and east, or an area's southeastern part. Located in the southeast, or coming from that direction. Towards or in the southeast.
- How is southeast pronounced?
- UK /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/, US /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
