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southern

/ˈsʌðɚn/ /ˈsʌðən/

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noun

南方人

Someone from one of the states which seceded in 1861 and briefly formed the Confederate States of America, or, more broadly, from some neighboring states as well (but excluding geographically-southerly states like Arizona); compare the South.

Examples :

"My cousin, a southern, moved to the area after graduating from university. "

我的表弟是个南方人，大学毕业后搬到了这个地区。(我的表弟是位美国南方人，大学毕业后搬到了这个地区。）

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adjective

南方，南部的。

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.

Examples :

"My grandmother lives in a southern state. "

我的奶奶住在南方的一个州。

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adjective

南方的，南部的

Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.

Examples :

"The southern climate."

南方的气候。

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adjective

南风，来自南方的。

Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.

Examples :

"A southern wind blew through the park, making the leaves rustle. "

一阵南风吹过公园，吹得树叶沙沙作响。

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noun

南方人

A native or inhabitant of the south of a region (or of the world as a whole), such as the United Kingdom.

Examples :

"The southern team won the school sports competition. "

南方队伍赢得了学校运动会。

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