southwest
/ˌsaʊθˈwest/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1601 in the learning path
西南方；西南部
Definitions
n. the direction between south and west, or an area's southwestern part
西南方；西南部
adj. in the southwest, or coming from that direction
西南的；来自西南的
adv. towards or in the direction between south and west
向西南；在西南
Example
Our village lies southwest of the nearest town.
我们的村庄位于最近那座城镇的西南方。
The southwest of the country attracts visitors because of its mild climate and varied coastal landscapes.
该国西南部因气候温和、海岸景观多样而吸引游客。
Collocations
- in the southwest
- southwest of
- head southwest
- southwest coast
Word family
- southwestern (adj.)
Antonyms
- northeast
Usage tip
英国英语也常写作south-west。
FAQ
- What does southwest mean?
- the direction between south and west, or an area's southwestern part in the southwest, or coming from that direction towards or in the direction between south and west
- How is southwest pronounced?
- UK /ˌsaʊθˈwest/, US /ˌsaʊθˈwest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
