Direction （方向）

Could you please tell me the direction to the nearest subway station?

你能告诉我去最近的地铁站的方向吗？

Clockwise（顺时针）

To open the lock, turn the dial clockwise three times.

要打开锁，请将转盘顺时针转三圈。

Counterclockwise（逆时针）

Rotate the handle counterclockwise to unlock the door.

逆时针转动把手来解锁门。

Horizontal（水平的）

The surface of the lake looked horizontal under the morning sun.

晨阳下，湖面看起来像水平的一样。

Vertical（垂直的）

The flagpole stands vertical against the blue sky.

旗杆在蓝天下笔直矗立。

East 东方/东方的/向东

We set off early in the morning, heading east towards the coast.

我们清晨出发，向东朝海岸方向行进。

Eastern 东方的

The eastern part of the country is known for its rich cultural heritage.

这个国家的东部以其丰富的文化遗产闻名。

West 西方/西方的/向西

The sun sets in the west, painting the sky in orange and pink.

太阳从西边落下，将天空染成橙粉色。

Western 西方的

Western cuisine often features cheese and wine as staple ingredients.

西方菜肴常以奶酪和葡萄酒为主要食材。

North 北方/北方的/向北

The migrating birds are flying north to escape the cold winter.

迁徙的鸟类正飞往北方以躲避寒冬。

Northern 北方的

Northern regions experience harsh winters with heavy snowfall.

北方地区冬季严寒，降雪量大。

Northeast 东北/向东北

The lighthouse is located to the northeast of the small fishing village.

灯塔位于这个小渔村的东北方向。

Northwest 西北/向西北

A cold front is moving in from the northwest, bringing freezing temperatures.

一股冷锋正从西北方向移来，带来极寒天气。

South 南方/南方的/向南

Many tourists travel south to the beaches during the winter months.

冬季许多游客会南下前往海滩。

Southern 南方的

Southern states in the US have a warmer climate compared to the north.

美国南部的州比北部气候更温暖。

Southeast 东南/向东南

The typhoon is expected to make landfall in the southeast coastal area tomorrow.

预计台风将于明天在东南沿海地区登陆。

Southwest 西南/向西南

We followed the trail southwest until we reached the edge of the forest.

我们沿着小路向西南方向行进，直到到达森林边缘。

Face 面对

The front of the building faces south, so it gets plenty of sunlight.

大楼正面朝南，因此采光很好。

Lead to 通向

This narrow path leads to a hidden waterfall in the woods.

这条狭窄的小路通向树林里的一处隐秘瀑布。

Look 朝向

The old church looks east, where the first light of dawn breaks.

这座老教堂朝东，那里是黎明第一缕光出现的地方。

Towards 朝着

The children ran towards the playground, laughing and shouting.

孩子们笑着喊着朝操场跑去。

Head towards（朝…方向移动）

The ship headed towards the open sea, leaving the port behind.

船只驶向公海，离开了港口。

Turn（转向）

At the crossroads, turn left to reach the museum.

在十字路口左转即可到达博物馆。