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southern + noun
southern 直接修饰名词，表示地理位置。
He lives in a southern state.
他住在一个南方州。
南方的；来自南方的
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南方的；来自南方的
in or coming from the south of a region or country
He lives in a southern state.
他住在一个南方州。
南方的,向南的,位于南方的,与南方有关的。
Of, facing, situated in, or related to the south.
来自或关于任何地区南部的。
From or pertaining to the southern part of any region.
属于或关于南方地区,尤指南欧或美国南部。
Of or pertaining to a southern region, especially Southern Europe or the southern United States.
指风:从南方吹来的；南风。
Of a wind: blowing from the south; southerly.
The southern coast of the island has beautiful beaches.
该岛的南部海岸有美丽的海滩。
She grew up in a small southern town.
她在一个南方小镇长大。
The southernmost part of the trail is the most difficult.
这条小径的最南端是最难走的一段。
southern 直接修饰名词，表示地理位置。
He lives in a southern state.
他住在一个南方州。
用 the southern part of 表示某区域的南部。
The southern part of the country is warmer.
这个国家的南部更暖和。
be southern 描述某物具有南方特征。
Her accent is very southern.
她的口音很南方。
Not this
I am from southern.
Use this
I am from the south.
southern是形容词，不能单独作宾语，需接名词或改用名词形式south。
Not this
It is in the south part of the city.
Use this
It is in the southern part of the city.
表示‘南部的’时，常用形容词southern，而south多用于地名或固定搭配。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
南方州
Georgia is a southern state known for its peaches.
佐治亚州是一个以桃子闻名的南方州。
南部地区
The southern region of the country has a warmer climate.
这个国家的南部地区气候更温暖。
南方口音
He speaks with a distinct southern accent.
他说话带有明显的南方口音。
南方人的好客
Visitors are often impressed by southern hospitality.
游客常常对南方人的好客印象深刻。
南半球
Australia is located in the southern hemisphere.
澳大利亚位于南半球。
南方菜
Fried chicken is a staple of southern cuisine.
炸鸡是南方菜的主食。
南方美人
She was a classic southern belle with her charm and hospitality.
她是一位典型的南方美人，充满魅力和热情好客。
南方人的好客
We were treated to genuine southern hospitality during our trip to Georgia.
在佐治亚州旅行期间，我们受到了南方人真诚的热情款待。
南方口音
His southern drawl made his stories even more charming.
他的南方口音让他的故事更加迷人。
南方人，最好保持冷静。
The southern states have warm weather.
南部各州天气温暖。
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Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
联想south（南方）加后缀-ern，发音类似'萨森'，想象南方温暖的阳光（southern sun）
常见场景：地理描述、方向指示 southern作为形容词通常用于描述地理位置或方向，语域中性，适用于正式和非正式场合。
通常用于名词前作定语，也可作表语
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