“北方”在英语中常见的表达是 the north 或 the North(后者更强调区域概念,常用于特定语境,如地理分区)。具体用法如下:
the north(通用):
China's north is colder in winter. (中国北方冬天更冷。)
The company plans to expand to the north. (公司计划向北方扩张。)
the North(强调区域,如地理分区):
The North of England has a distinct culture. (英格兰北部有独特的文化。)
During the Civil War, the North fought against the South. (南北战争中,北方与南方交战。)
其他相关表达:northern(形容词):
Northern China (中国北方地区)
A northern city (一座北方的城市)
northward(副词,向北):
The road continues northward. (这条路继续向北延伸。)
小贴士:若指地理方向,用 the north;若指特定区域(如“北方地区”),可用 the North 或 northern regions。
形容词形式 northern 更常用,尤其在描述具体地点时。