East Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

east

verb

快速理解

What does "East" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "East"?

「east」作為動詞時,主要描述移動或面向東方的動作。

  1. 1

    向東移動

    EN: to move or travel towards the east

    翻譯: 向東方移動或旅行

  2. 2

    轉向東方

    EN: to turn or face towards the east

    翻譯: 轉向或面向東方

  3. 3

    位於東方

    EN: to be situated or positioned in the east

    翻譯: 位於或坐落在東方

小提醒:「east」作動詞使用較為少見,在口語中更常以介系詞片語(如 "head east")或副詞形式表達。

發音(How to Pronounce "East" in English

How to pronounce "East" in English?"East" US vs UK pronunciation

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "East"?How does "East" change by context?

1. to move or face towards the east

向東移動或朝向東方

We need to east the antenna to get a better signal.

我們需要將天線朝向東方以獲得更好的信號。

The migrating birds will east at dawn.

遷徙的鳥群將在黎明時分向東飛行。

2. to increase or rise (like the sun in the east)

增加或上升(如同太陽從東方升起)

His spirits began to east as the good news arrived.

好消息傳來時,他的情緒開始高漲。

The company's profits are expected to east next quarter.

該公司的利潤預計將在下個季度上升。

3. to align or position something with the east

將某物與東方對齊或定位

The architect easted the main entrance to catch the morning sun.

建築師將主入口朝向東方以迎接晨光。

Ancient temples were often easted according to astronomical observations.

古代神廟通常根據天文觀測結果朝向東方。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "East"?How to make natural sentences with "East"?
PatternMeaningExample
east of + place在…的東邊The town is east of the river. (這個鎮在河的東邊。)
head east向東行進We need to head east to reach the coast. (我們需要向東行進才能到達海岸。)
east + number + miles/kilometers向東…英里/公里Drive east five miles, then turn left. (向東行駛五英里,然後左轉。)
face east朝東The main gate of the temple faces east. (寺廟的正門朝東。)
go east往東走If you go east, you'll find the main road. (如果你往東走,就會找到主幹道。)

用法說明

How is "East" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "East"?

east 作動詞 vs. east 作名詞

  • east 作動詞 時,意指「向東移動」或「朝東」,是一個描述方向性動作的動詞。
  • east 作名詞 時,意指「東方」、「東部」,是一個表示方位或地點的名詞。
  • 在句子中,動詞 east 通常需要與其他動詞(如 turn, head, face)搭配,形成如 head east(向東行)的片語。
  • 名詞 east 則常與介系詞(in, to, from, of)連用,表示位置或方向,如 in the east(在東部)。 EN: We need to east the antenna for a better signal. 翻譯: 我們需要將天線朝向東方以獲得更好的信號。

EN:The sun rises in the east.

翻譯:太陽從東方升起。

總結建議

使用時需根據句意判斷是表示「向東的動作」(動詞)還是「東方的位置」(名詞),並搭配正確的相關詞彙。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "East" and similar words?How to choose "East" vs alternatives?

east vs orient

「east」通常指具體的東方方位或朝東移動;「orient」則更常指調整方向、適應環境或使事物對準特定方位,語意更抽象且多用於比喻。

east vs face

「east」作動詞時特指「朝東」或「向東移動」;「face」作動詞則泛指「面向」任何方向,或引申為「面對」問題、情況。

east vs head

「east」強調最終的靜態方位是東方;「head」強調動態的「朝…方向前進」,方向不限於東。

口語用法

How is "East" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "East"?

引述

在口語中,當引述或轉述他人關於方向或位置的指令、描述時,常會使用。 EN: He just said, "Go east at the big tree," and then hung up. 翻譯: 他只說了句「在大樹那裡往東走」,然後就掛了電話。

EN:The note on the fridge says, "The wind is coming from the east today."

翻譯:冰箱上的紙條寫著:「今天的風是從東邊來的。」

語氣強調

在對話中,為了強調方向的正確性或重要性,會加重「east」的語氣。 EN: No, not west. You need to head EAST. 翻譯: 不,不是西邊。你得往「東」走。

EN:The treasure isn't just anywhere; it's buried east of the old well.

翻譯:寶藏不是隨便埋的;它就埋在古井的「東」邊。

停頓填充

在思考或組織接下來要說的地理位置描述時,會用「east...」作為填充詞。 EN: The best route is... east... past the river, then south. 翻譯: 最好的路線是…東…過了河,然後再往南。

EN:We should meet... uh, east... of the main entrance, by the statue.

翻譯:我們應該在…呃,東…正門的東邊,雕像那裡見。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中(如報告、論文),應避免使用上述口語化的引述、語氣強調或停頓填充的用法。描述方向時,應使用完整、明確的句子結構,例如 "proceed in an easterly direction" 或 "located to the east of",以保持文章的嚴謹與客觀。

常見短語

What common collocations use "East"?What fixed phrases with "East" should I remember?

head east

verb + east

向東行進或移動

turn east

verb + east

轉向東方

face east

verb + east

面向東方

drift east

verb + east

向東漂流或緩慢移動

shift east

verb + east

向東轉移或偏移

travel east

verb + east

向東旅行

lean east

verb + east

向東傾斜

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "East"?Which "East" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The sun easts in the morning.

The sun rises in the east in the morning.

「east」作為動詞時,意思是「向東移動」或「轉向東方」,通常用於描述船隻、飛機或人的移動方向,不用來描述太陽的升起。描述太陽升起應用「rise in the east」。

×We need to east our direction.

We need to head east / turn east.

「east」作為動詞較為正式或文學化,口語中更常用「head east」、「go east」或「turn east」來表達「向東走」或「轉向東」。直接使用「east」作動詞可能聽起來不自然。

×They are easting the mountain.

They are moving east of the mountain. / They are east of the mountain.

「east」作動詞是不及物動詞,後面不能直接接地點作為受詞。若要表達「向某物的東邊移動」,應使用「move east of + 地點」或直接用「be east of」表示位置。

×I easted to the city yesterday.

I traveled east to the city yesterday.

「east」作動詞通常不用於簡單過去式描述個人的日常行動,聽起來不自然。應使用更常見的動詞如「traveled east」、「went east」或「drove east」。

×The wind easts.

The wind is from the east. / The wind blows from the east.

「east」作動詞描述主體向東移動,不用來描述風的「來源方向」。描述風向應使用「(wind) is from the east」或「(wind) blows from the east」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "East"?What are tense/participle forms of "East"?
easts(3rd_singular)easting(present_participle)easted(past)easted(past_participle)