| 单词 | east |
| 释义 | east n., adj., & adv. --n 1. a the point of the horizon where the sun rises at the equinoxes (cardinal point 90��to the right of north). b the compass point corresponding to this. c the direction in which this lies. 2. (usu. the East) a the regions or countries lying to the east of Europe. b the Communist States of eastern Europe. 3. the eastern part of a country, town, etc. 4. (East) Bridge a player occupying the position designated 'east'. --adj 1. towards, at, near, or facing east. 2. coming from the east (east wind). --adv 1. towards, at, or near the east. 2. (foll. by of) further east than. Phrases and idioms East End the part of London east of the City as far as the River Lea. East Ender an inhabitant of the East End. East Indiaman hist. a large ship engaged in trade with the East Indies. East Indies the islands etc. east of India, esp. the Malay archipelago. east-north (or -south) -east the direction or compass point midway between east and north-east (or south-east). to the east (often foll. by of) in an easterly direction. Etymology: OE east- f. Gmc |
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