Vocab Bloom Hub

into the wind

/ˈɪntə ðə wɪnd/

1 entrée

phrase

B2formalcommon/ˈɪntə ðə wɪnd/

A phrase meaning to move or face directly against the direction of the wind, often used in sailing, aviation, or metaphorically to describe proceeding despite opposition or difficulty.

ruФраза, означающая движение или направление прямо против ветра, часто используемая в парусном спорте, авиации или метафорически для описания действий вопреки сопротивлению или трудностям.esFrase que indica movimiento o dirección directamente contra el viento, frecuentemente usada en navegación, aviación o de forma metafórica para describir acciones que enfrentan resistencia o dificultades.frPhrase signifiant un mouvement ou une direction directement contre le vent, souvent utilisée dans la voile, l'aviation ou métaphoriquement pour décrire des actions menées contre l'opposition ou les difficultés.deBezeichnet eine Bewegung oder Richtung direkt gegen den Wind, häufig verwendet in der Segelschifffahrt, Luftfahrt oder metaphorisch für Handlungen gegen Widerstand oder Schwierigkeiten.ptExpressão que indica movimento ou direção diretamente contra o vento, usada em vela, aviação ou metaforicamente para descrever ações contrárias à resistência ou às dificuldades.zh指迎着风或逆风而行的方向,常用于帆船、航空等语境,也比喻迎难而上或逆潮流而动。arعبارة تعني التحرك أو التوجه مباشرة عكس اتجاه الريح، وتُستخدم في الإبحار والطيران، ومجازيًا للدلالة على فعل شيء رغم المعارضة أو الصعوبات.

  1. Against the wind direction B2 formal

    Moving or facing directly opposite to the direction the wind is blowing.

    • The sailors turned the boat into the wind to slow down.
    • He walked into the wind, feeling the cold air on his face.
    • The plane took off into the wind for better lift.

    ruПротив ветраescontra el vientofrcontre le ventdeGegen den WindptContra o ventozh逆风arعكس اتجاه الريح

  2. Facing a challenge C1 informal

    To confront a difficult situation or opposition directly.

    • She decided to go into the wind and speak out against the policy.
    • The company is sailing into the wind with its new risky strategy.
    • He always prefers to move into the wind rather than avoid problems.

    ruПротив ветраescontra el vientofrface au ventdeGegen den WindptContra o ventozh迎风而上arضد الريح