英语词汇“south”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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adjective (1)
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adverb (1)
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- southerly
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English
American

southnoun [ U ]

also South uk/saʊθ/us/saʊθ/written abbreviation S, UK also Sth, US also So.

A2 the direction that goes towards the part of the earth below the equator, opposite to the north, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction:

The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west.

The best beaches are in the south (of the island).

We spent our holiday in the south of France.

Canberra is/lies to the south of Sydney.

the South

the southern states of the US:

The American Civil War was fought between the North and the South partly over the issue of slavery.

the developing countries of the world, most of which are below the equator

See also

the Third World

More examples

A forest fire raging in the south of France is defying all attempts to control it.
They reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country.
The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.
They live in the extreme south of the island.
The Nationalist Party have gained a lot of support in the south of the country.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Points of the compass

cardinal point
compass reading
E, e
easterly
eastern
geomagnetic pole
N, n
northeastern
northeastward
northerly
northern
northernmost
northwestward
southeastern
southern
southernmost
southward
southwestern
true north
western

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Towns & regions: parts of countries

Towns & regions: named regions of countries

Countries, nationalities & continents: continents & regions of the world

southadjective

also South uk/saʊθ/us/saʊθ/written abbreviation S, UK also Sth, US also So

A2 in or forming the south part of something:

South Africa

the South China Sea

These plants grow well on a south-facing wall.

south wind

a wind coming from the south

More examples

There are at least 20 distinguishable dialects of the language just on the south island.
Despite being heavily outgunned, the rebel forces seem to have held on to the south side of the city.
He was last heard of living somewhere on the south coast.
We spent the entire holiday lying on the sun-drenched beaches at the south end of the island.
Thousands of day trippers flock to resorts on the south coast.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Points of the compass

cardinal point
compass reading
E, e
easterly
eastern
geomagnetic pole
N, n
northeastern
northeastward
northerly
northern
northernmost
northwestward
southeastern
southern
southernmost
southward
southwestern
true north
western

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Wind & winds

southadverb

also South uk/saʊθ/us/saʊθ/written abbreviation S, UK also Sth, US also So

A2 towards the south:

The Mississippi river flows south.

They drove south towards the coast.

He travelled due (= directly) south, towards the desert.

down south

to or in the south of a country or region:

Alice got a job down south.

south of the border

(in or to) England, when considered in relation to Scotland

(in or to) Mexico and the other countries south of the US border with Mexico, when considered in relation to the US

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Migrating birds make use of airstreams to assist them on their long journey south.
We'll drive east for a few more miles, then turn south.
The terrace faces south.
As you go further south, you will notice a gradual change of climate.
We're going to stop off in Paris for a couple of days before heading south.

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Points of the compass

cardinal point
compass reading
E, e
easterly
eastern
geomagnetic pole
N, n
northeastern
northeastward
northerly
northern
northernmost
northwestward
southeastern
southern
southernmost
southward
southwestern
true north
western

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Towns & regions: named regions of countries

southnoun [ U ]

us/sɑʊθ/abbreviation S., abbreviation So.

the direction opposite north, or the part of an area or country in this direction:

The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west.

In the US, the South is the southeastern part of the country:

We moved to the South when I was a child.

US history In the US Civil War, the South was the group of states that fought to become separate from the federal government.

southerly

adjective us/ˈsʌð·ər·li/

a southerly direction

southern

adjective [ not gradable ] us/ˈsʌð·ərn/abbreviation S., abbreviation So.

Louisiana is in the southern part of the US.

southadjective, adverb [ not gradable ]

us/sɑʊθ/abbreviation S., abbreviation So.

in, forming, or toward the south part of something:

The University is on the south side of town.

We drove south.

Idiom(s)

south of the border

单词	south
释义	Contents noun (1) south (1) adjective (1) south (1) adverb (1) south (1) Contents noun (1) south (1) adjective (1) south (1) more…(2) southerly southern English American southnoun [ U ] also South uk/saʊθ/us/saʊθ/written abbreviation S, UK also Sth, US also So. A2 the direction that goes towards the part of the earth below the equator, opposite to the north, or the part of an area or country that is in this direction: The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west. The best beaches are in the south (of the island). We spent our holiday in the south of France. Canberra is/lies to the south of Sydney. the South the southern states of the US: The American Civil War was fought between the North and the South partly over the issue of slavery. the developing countries of the world, most of which are below the equator See also the Third World More examples A forest fire raging in the south of France is defying all attempts to control it. They reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country. The south of the country enjoys an equable climate. They live in the extreme south of the island. The Nationalist Party have gained a lot of support in the south of the country. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Points of the compass cardinal point compass reading E, e easterly eastern geomagnetic pole N, n northeastern northeastward northerly northern northernmost northwestward southeastern southern southernmost southward southwestern true north western See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Towns & regions: parts of countries Towns & regions: named regions of countries Countries, nationalities & continents: continents & regions of the world southadjective also South uk/saʊθ/us/saʊθ/written abbreviation S, UK also Sth, US also So A2 in or forming the south part of something: South Africa the South China Sea These plants grow well on a south-facing wall. south wind a wind coming from the south More examples There are at least 20 distinguishable dialects of the language just on the south island. Despite being heavily outgunned, the rebel forces seem to have held on to the south side of the city. He was last heard of living somewhere on the south coast. We spent the entire holiday lying on the sun-drenched beaches at the south end of the island. Thousands of day trippers flock to resorts on the south coast. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Points of the compass cardinal point compass reading E, e easterly eastern geomagnetic pole N, n northeastern northeastward northerly northern northernmost northwestward southeastern southern southernmost southward southwestern true north western See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Wind & winds southadverb also South uk/saʊθ/us/saʊθ/written abbreviation S, UK also Sth, US also So A2 towards the south: The Mississippi river flows south. They drove south towards the coast. He travelled due (= directly) south, towards the desert. down south to or in the south of a country or region: Alice got a job down south. south of the border (in or to) England, when considered in relation to Scotland (in or to) Mexico and the other countries south of the US border with Mexico, when considered in relation to the US More examples Migrating birds make use of airstreams to assist them on their long journey south. We'll drive east for a few more miles, then turn south. The terrace faces south. As you go further south, you will notice a gradual change of climate. We're going to stop off in Paris for a couple of days before heading south. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Points of the compass cardinal point compass reading E, e easterly eastern geomagnetic pole N, n northeastern northeastward northerly northern northernmost northwestward southeastern southern southernmost southward southwestern true north western See more results » You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Towns & regions: named regions of countries southnoun [ U ] us/sɑʊθ/abbreviation S., abbreviation So. the direction opposite north, or the part of an area or country in this direction: The points of the compass are north, south, east, and west. In the US, the South is the southeastern part of the country: We moved to the South when I was a child. US history In the US Civil War, the South was the group of states that fought to become separate from the federal government. southerly adjective us/ˈsʌð·ər·li/ a southerly direction southern adjective [ not gradable ] us/ˈsʌð·ərn/abbreviation S., abbreviation So. Louisiana is in the southern part of the US. southadjective, adverb [ not gradable ] us/sɑʊθ/abbreviation S., abbreviation So. in, forming, or toward the south part of something: The University is on the south side of town. We drove south. Idiom(s) south of the border
随便看	a leap of faith a leopard can't/doesn't change its spots a leopard cant/doesnt change its spots A level a level playing field a lick and a promise a light a likely story A line A list a list as long as your arm A lister a litany of sth a little a little a little (bit) a little bird told me a little bit a little old a little something a load a load of crap, nonsense, rubbish a load of crap, nonsense, rubbish, etc. a load of something a load/weight off your mind