south
south — 名詞
1. the compass point opposite north on a map, or the area of a geographical locatio
南方；南邊
北方的相反方向；南側區域
the compass point opposite north on a map, or the area of a geographical location that lies on that side.
Obi checked his compass and began walking toward the south.
Obi 看了看指南針，然後開始往南邊走去。
noun as object of preposition toward
The south of France is popular for its sunny beaches and lavender fields.
法國南部以陽光沙灘和薰衣草田聞名。
A cold wind blew from the south, carrying the smell of rain.
一陣冷風從南方吹來，帶著雨水的氣味。
The river marks the border between the north and the south of the country.
這條河是該國北部和南部的分界線。
Allison's new apartment is on the south side of the park.
Allison 的新公寓在公園的南側。
- southern part
more specific — refers to a section rather than the general direction
- south side
focuses on one side of a specific area or object
- southward
adverb/noun with emphasis on movement toward the south
- north
the opposite compass direction
用法筆記
Frequently used with definite article 'the' when referring to a specific southern region ('the south of France', 'the south of the city'). Without 'the', functions as a bare direction ('head south', 'face south').
常見錯誤
2. the southeastern part of the United States, especially the states that were part
美國南部
美國東南部的各州
the southeastern part of the United States, especially the states that were part of the Confederacy during the Civil War, known for their distinct culture, food, and history.
Lakshmi spent her summer vacation traveling through the American South.
Lakshmi 暑假走遍了美國南部各地。
the American South (set phrase)
The South is well known for its barbecue, blues music, and warm hospitality.
美國南部以烤肉、藍調音樂和熱情好客著稱。
the South + cultural nouns
Many historical battles of the Civil War were fought in the South.
南北戰爭的許多歷史戰役都在美國南部進行。
Jack moved from New York to the South for a slower pace of life.
Jack 從紐約搬到美國南部，追求較慢的生活步調。
- the North
the northeastern US, especially the Union states during the Civil War
用法筆記
Always capitalised as 'the South' in this sense. Distinguished from sense 1 by the capital letter and the cultural/political context.
常見錯誤
3. the nations with lower average incomes — mostly found below the equator — that a
全球南方
指南半球的發展中國家
the nations with lower average incomes — mostly found below the equator — that are often contrasted economically with wealthier 'Northern' countries.
The conference examined how debt affects public health in the South.
會議探討了債務如何影響南方國家的公共衛生。
formal register: the South = developing nations
Trade rules between the global North and the South remain a heated topic.
全球北方和南方之間的貿易規則仍然是熱門話題。
Several non-profit organisations focus on clean water projects in the South.
有幾個非營利組織致力於南方國家的潔水計畫。
Scholars argue that technology gaps between the North and the South are growing wider.
學者認為北方與南方之間的技術差距正在擴大。
- the Global South
more modern, complete term for this concept
- developing world
broader term not strictly geographic; sometimes preferred for political neutrality
- the North
wealthier, industrialised countries, mostly in the northern hemisphere
- the Global North
the counterpart term to Global South
用法筆記
Frequently capitalised as 'the South' or used in the set phrase 'the Global South'. Typically paired with 'the (Global) North' for contrast. Avoid in casual conversation — more common in academic, political, and development contexts.
south — 形容詞
1. located in, facing toward, or belonging to the south side of something.
南方的
位於或朝向南方
located in, facing toward, or belonging to the south side of something.
Ryan entered the building through the south entrance.
Ryan 從南邊入口走進大樓。
south + entrance (building part)
Bilal planted rosebushes along the south wall of the garden.
Bilal 沿著花園的南牆種了玫瑰叢。
The south side of the house gets the most sunlight during winter.
房子南側在冬天接收的陽光最多。
Apinya's office is on the south end of the third-floor hallway.
Apinya 的辦公室在三樓走廊的南端。
A small south window in the kitchen lets in the afternoon breeze.
廚房的一扇小南窗讓午後微風吹進來。
- north
the opposite location adjective
文法句型
south + noun
用法筆記
Used only attributively (before a noun). Does NOT change form for comparison — 'more south' is rare and non-standard; use 'more southern' instead.
常見錯誤
2. blowing from the south direction, used primarily to describe the wind.
從南方吹來的
指南風
blowing from the south direction, used primarily to describe the wind.
A warm south wind blew across the wheat fields all afternoon.
一陣溫暖的南風整個下午吹過麥田。
south wind (wind FROM the south)
The sailors welcomed the gentle south breeze that pushed them toward the harbour.
船員們歡迎那陣輕輕的南風，把他們推向港口。
Jisoo closed all the windows when a strong south wind picked up.
Jisoo 在強勁的南風吹起時關上了所有窗戶。
The weather report warned of a south gale reaching the coast by midnight.
天氣預報警告南風暴將在午夜前抵達海岸。
- southerly
the more common adjective for wind direction; 'southerly wind' and 'south wind' mean the same thing
- north wind
wind coming from the north
文法句型
south + wind
用法筆記
Almost always modifies a wind-type noun ('wind', 'breeze', 'gale'). A south wind blows FROM the south, not toward it — this is the opposite of a 'south wind' as a sailing term where 'sailing south' means going southward.
常見錯誤
south — 副詞
1. moving or pointing toward the south side of the compass.
向南
往南方方向
moving or pointing toward the south side of the compass.
Every winter the geese fly south to find warmer weather.
每年冬天，野雁都會向南飛去尋找溫暖天氣。
fly south (movement pattern)
Ryan drove south along the coastal highway for two hours.
Ryan 沿著海岸公路向南開了兩個小時。
The hiking trail turns south just past the old wooden bridge.
登山步道過了那座舊木橋之後就轉向南邊。
Noa looked south toward the mountains and spotted a storm coming.
Noa 向南望向群山，發現一場暴風雨正在逼近。
- southward
slightly more formal, emphasises ongoing movement; interchangeable in most contexts
- north
toward the opposite direction
文法句型
verb + south
south + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
The most common adverb sense. Takes no preposition before it ('head south', not 'head to south'). Compare with 'to the south' which is a prepositional phrase used as an adverbial.
常見錯誤
2. situated in or moving toward the southern section of a nation or geographical ar
在南方
在國家或地區的南部
situated in or moving toward the southern section of a nation or geographical area, typically compared with a point farther north.
Liam lives about thirty miles south of London in a small village.
Liam 住在倫敦以南約三十英里的一個小村莊。
south of [place] = location
The best tea plantations are located south of the capital city.
最好的茶園位於首都以南。
Élise moved south to enjoy a warmer climate after retirement.
Élise 退休後搬到南方，享受更溫暖的氣候。
The desert begins south of the mountain range and stretches for miles.
沙漠從山脈以南開始，綿延數英里。
- to the south of
equivalent but slightly more formal; 'south of' is more compact and common in everyday speech
- north of
in or to the northern part, compared to something
文法句型
live south of
located south of
用法筆記
Often followed by 'of' plus a reference point: 'south of the river', 'south of the border'. When no reference point is given ('he lives south'), sense 1 applies instead.
常見錯誤
3. used by Scottish speakers to mean England, which lies south of Scotland on the i
南下到英格蘭
從蘇格蘭觀點指南下到英格蘭
used by Scottish speakers to mean England, which lies south of Scotland on the island of Great Britain.
Mateo's family in Edinburgh often travels south for the Christmas holidays.
Mateo 住在愛丁堡的家人經常在聖誕假期南下到英格蘭。
travels south = goes to England (Scottish perspective)
Many Scottish students go south to study at universities in England.
許多蘇格蘭學生南下到英格蘭的大學就讀。
The overnight train runs from Glasgow south to London every evening.
這班夜車每晚從格拉斯哥南下開往倫敦。
The Scottish rugby team travels south every year for a match against England.
蘇格蘭橄欖球隊每年南下到英格蘭參加一場比賽。
文法句型
go south
travel south
用法筆記
Sense is specific to British geography and the Scotland–England relationship. Outside the UK, this usage will not be understood. The direction is literal (England is south of Scotland) but the word carries cultural weight.
4. used by US speakers to refer to Mexico, Central America, or other nations locate
南下到拉美
從美國觀點指南下到拉丁美洲
used by US speakers to refer to Mexico, Central America, or other nations located below the US border.
Allison traveled south to visit the ancient Mayan temples in Mexico.
Allison 南下到墨西哥參觀古老的金字塔。
traveled south = to Mexico (US perspective)
Many Americans retire south of the border to enjoy a lower cost of living.
許多美國人退休後南下到邊境以南，享受較低的生活開銷。
The company opened a new factory south of the border in Guatemala.
該公司在瓜地馬拉邊境以南開設了一家新工廠。
Jack drove south across the border to visit his relatives in Guadalajara.
Jack 開車南下越過邊境，去瓜達拉哈拉探訪親戚。
文法句型
go south
travel south
south of the border
用法筆記
Primarily used in US English. The set phrase 'south of the border' refers idiomatically to Mexico or Latin America. The capitalisation of 'Border' appears occasionally in written form but is not standard.