eastern

eastern
adjective
  1. [attrib.]situated in the east, or directed towards or facing the east
    (在)东面的,(在)东部的;向东的;面朝东的
    the eastern slopes of the mountain.
    山的东坡。
    eastern Spain.
    西班牙东部。
    ■(of a wind) blowing from the east
    (风)从东面吹来的
  2. (一般作 Eastern)living in or originating from the east, in particular the regions or countries lying to the east of Europe
    生活在东方的,源自东方的(尤指亚洲国家)
    an Eastern mystic.
    一位东方的神秘主义者。
    ■of, relating to, or characteristic of the east or its inhabitants
    东方的;东方人的
    Buddhism is no longer seen as an Eastern religion.
    佛教不再被当作东方宗教。
派生
easternmost
adjective
语源
  1. Old English ēasterne (as east, -ern)
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