| 单词 | west |
| 释义 | west n., adj., & adv. --n 1. a the point of the horizon where the sun sets at the equinoxes (cardinal point 90��to the left of north). b the compass point corresponding to this. c the direction in which this lies. 2. (usu. the West) a European in contrast to Oriental civilization. b the non-Communist States of Europe and N. America. c the western part of the late Roman Empire. d the western part of a country, town, etc. 3. Bridge a player occupying the position designated 'west'. --adj 1. towards, at, near, or facing west. 2. coming from the west (west wind). --adv 1. towards, at, or near the west. 2. (foll. by of) further west than. Phrases and idioms go west sl. be killed or destroyed etc. West Bank a region west of the River Jordan assigned to Jordan in 1948 and occupied by Israel since 1967. West Country the south-western counties of England. West End the entertainment and shopping area of London to the west of the City. West Indian 1. a native or national of any island of the West Indies. 2. a person of West Indian descent. West Indies the islands of Central America, including Cuba and the Bahamas. west-north- (or south-) west the direction or compass-point midway between west and north-west (or south-west). West Side US the western part of Manhattan. Etymology: OE f. Gmc |
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