north

🇬🇧 UK/nɒ:θ/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kA2

Definitions

n.

The compass direction opposite to south; the direction toward the North Pole

北方,北部

adj.

Situated in, facing, or coming from the north

北方的,朝北的

adv.

Toward or in the direction of the north

向北,在北方

v.

To turn or move toward the north

向北移动

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
northother
=north

Common Collocations

  • 1.due north正北方
  • 2.north pole北极
  • 3.north wind北风

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The compass needle pointed due north toward the Arctic.

  • 2.

    Ancient explorers searched for the legendary North Pole for centuries.

  • 3.

    The north wind blew across the mountains, bringing cold weather.

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