astern

• 主要用于航海和航空语境中的副词，表示“在船或飞机的后方”或“向后方”。描述相对于船尾或机尾的运动或位置。

An adverb used primarily in nautical and aviation contexts meaning "behind a ship or aircraft" or "in a backward direction." It describes movement or position relative to the stern of a vessel or the rear of an aircraft.

1. Stern foremost or backwardC1formal

   Moving with the stern (rear) of a ship or aircraft leading the way; moving backward.

   船尾朝前或向后

   • The captain ordered the ship to go astern to avoid the collision.
   • The boat moved astern slowly into the dock.
   • The aircraft taxied astern after landing.

   同义词backwardbackwardsrearwardrearwards

   反义词aheadforward

2. At or near the sternC1formal

   Located at or towards the rear part of a ship or the tail of an aircraft.

   在船尾

   • The crew gathered astern to watch the sunset.
   • The cargo was stored astern for better balance.
   • The passengers were asked to move astern for weight distribution.

   同义词abaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   反义词aheadforward

3. Behind a vessel or aircraftC1formal

   In a position behind a ship or airplane, often used in navigation.

   在船或飞机的后方

   • The smaller boat was following astern of the main vessel.
   • The enemy ship was sighted astern.
   • The aircraft left a trail of smoke astern.

   同义词abaftaftbackwardbehindrearward

   反义词aheadforward