easterly

• 形容风或方向来自东方，即从东边吹来或朝东的。也可指位于东方的或与东方有关的。

Describes a wind or direction coming from the east.

1. DirectionB1formal

   Situated or moving toward the east.

   向东的

   • The plane took an easterly route across the Atlantic.
   • They traveled in an easterly direction from the city.
   • The easterly wind brought cold air from the continent.

   同义词eastward

   反义词westerly

2. B1formal

   A wind that blows from the east.

   东风

   • An easterly wind is expected to bring rain tonight.
   • The sailors struggled against the strong easterly.
   • Easterly winds are common in this region during winter.

   同义词east

   反义词westerly

• 副词，表示“从东方”或“向东方”，用于描述运动方向或风来的方向。形式与形容词相同。

An adverb meaning 'from the east' or 'toward the east.' It is used to describe the direction of movement or the origin of wind. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. Direction of movementB1formal

   Toward or in the direction of the east.

   向东

   • The ship sailed easterly across the Atlantic.
   • The storm is moving easterly along the coast.
   • They traveled easterly through the desert.

   同义词easteastwardeastwards

   反义词westerly

2. Wind directionB1formal

   Coming from the east, used especially to describe wind.

   来自东方

   • The wind blew easterly all day.
   • An easterly breeze cooled the afternoon.
   • The forecast predicts easterly winds for the weekend.

   反义词westerly

• 名词，指从东方吹来的风（东风），或指东方、朝东的方向。

A noun referring to a wind that blows from the east, or a direction toward the east.

1. Wind directionB2formal

   A wind that blows from the east.

   东风

   • The easterly brought cold air from the continent.
   • Sailors prepared for a strong easterly.
   • The forecast predicts an easterly for the next few days.

   同义词east windeaster

   反义词westerly