south
noun [ U ]
(also South) uk
/saʊθ/ us
/saʊθ/ (written abbreviation S); (UK also Sth); (US also So.)A2
the South
- A forest fire raging in the south of France is defying all attempts to control it.
- They reported a sudden outbreak of the disease in the south of the country.
- The south of the country enjoys an equable climate.
- They live in the extreme south of the island.
- The Nationalist Party have gained a lot of support in the south of the country.
south
adjective
(also South) uk
/saʊθ/ us
/saʊθ/ (written abbreviation S); (UK also Sth); (US also So)- There are at least 20 distinguishable dialects of the language just on the south island.
- Despite being heavily outgunnedthe rebel forces seem to have held on to the south side of the city.
- He was last heard of living somewhere on the south coast.
- We spent the entire holiday lying on the sun-drenched beaches at the south end of the island.
- Thousands of day trippers flock to resorts on the south coast.
south
adverb
(also South) uk
/saʊθ/ us
/saʊθ/ (written abbreviation S); (UK also Sth); (US also So)A2
towards the south
down south
south of the border
(in or to) Mexico and the other countries south of the US border with Mexicowhen considered in relation to the US
（关系到美国时）墨西哥及以南国家
- Migrating birds make use of airstreams to assist them on their long journey south.
- We'll drive east for a few more milesthen turn south.
- The terrace faces south.
- As you go further southyou will notice a gradual change of climate.
- We're going to stop off in Paris for a couple of days before heading south.
