Learner's definition of EAST
1
[noncount] : the direction where the sun rises : the direction that is the opposite of west东；东方 2
the east or the East : regions or countries east of a certain point（某地区或国家的）东部，东方: such as
a : the eastern part of the U.S.美国东部 b : the countries of Asia (such as Japan, China, and Korea)亚洲国家 — see also far east, middle east 2 east /ˈiːst/ adjective
Learner's definition of EAST
always used before a noun
1
: lying toward or at the east向东的；东部的 2
: coming from the east来自东边的 3 east /ˈiːst/ adverb
Learner's definition of EAST
: to or toward the east向东；朝东
back East
US, informal or back east
: in or toward the eastern part of a country or region在东部；去东部