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eastwards [ˈiːstwədz] ADV, eastward

eastwards
向东 xiàngdōng

I . eastward [ˈiːstwəd] ADJ

II . eastward [ˈiːstwəd] ADV

eastward → eastwards

See also eastwards

eastwards [ˈiːstwədz] ADV, eastward

eastwards
向东 xiàngdōng

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The latter half of the 19th century was marked by further expansion eastwards.
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The outflow from the river flows eastwards, parallel to the beach for some distance, limited by sandbanks that are exposed at low tide.
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The fire spread eastwards by strong westerly winds and consumed three-quarters of the town centre in 24 hours.
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The station platform was extended eastwards towards the level crossing to reach a length of 300ftm.
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Some decided to stay and some moved eastwards.
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Local trains also head to destinations southwards and eastwards.
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Today there are still about 200m of tracks heading eastwards which are used as sidings.
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Early in 1944, the trend was for the strike carrier to move eastwards.
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The chancel was extended eastwards in the 14th century to create a sanctuary.
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The same year platform 1 was extended eastwards for country traffic.
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