western
/ˈwestən/ · /ˈwestərn/
CEFR level B1Topic TravelWord #2859 in the learning path
西部的；西方的
Definitions
adj. In, from, or relating to the west of an area.
西部的；西方的
adj. Relating to Europe, North America, and their associated cultures.
西方国家及文化的
n. A film or story about the historical American West.
西部电影；西部小说
Example
Our cabin faces the lake on its western shore.
我们的小屋位于湖的西岸，面朝湖水。
Investment in western regions could improve transport links and reduce economic inequalities within the country.
对西部地区的投资可以改善交通联系，减少国内经济差距。
Collocations
- the western coast
- western regions
- Western culture
- a western film
Word family
- west (n.)
- westward (adv.)
- westerner (n.)
Antonyms
- eastern
Usage tip
指西方国家或文化时常大写为 Western。
FAQ
- What does western mean?
- In, from, or relating to the west of an area. Relating to Europe, North America, and their associated cultures. A film or story about the historical American West.
- How is western pronounced?
- UK /ˈwestən/, US /ˈwestərn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
