eastern
/ˈiːstən/adjective
1
- attrib. situated in the east, or directed towards or facing the east（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。
1.1
- (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（尤指位于欧洲以东的地区或国家）：
an Eastern mystic.
一位东方的神秘主义者。
2.1
- 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.
佛教已不再被视为东方宗教。
派生词
easternmost
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