Word · Frequency #35321
windward
/ˈwindwəd/
noun
上风方向；迎风方向
the direction from which the wind blows
- 1.
The direction from which the wind blows.
风吹来的方向
- 2.
The side receiving the wind's force.
承受风力的一侧
迎风面；向风面；风吹来的方向；承受风力的一侧；上风面
In use
The windward of the island is always windy, while the other side is calm.
She walked toward the windward to feel the cool sea air on her face.
The cold air from the windward made us put on our coats.
to windward
表示朝向风的来源方向。
The fleet sailed to windward.
船队向迎风方向航行。
the windward of sth
此处 windward 作名词，指迎风一侧。
The cliffs on the windward of the island take the full force of storms.
岛屿迎风面的悬崖承受着风暴的全部力量。
from windward
表示来自迎风方向。
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Grammar Note
可数名词，复数形式为 windwards。
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