leeward

• 位于下风方向的，或朝向下风方向的，即背风、避风的一侧。

Situated on or towards the side sheltered from the wind.

1. Sheltered from the windC1formal

   Located on the side that is protected from the wind; opposite of windward.

   背风的

   • The ship anchored on the leeward side of the island for safety.
   • They built their camp on the leeward slope of the hill.
   • Leeward areas are often warmer and calmer than windward ones.

   同义词downwindleeprotectedsheltered

   反义词windward

• 副词，表示“朝背风方向”或“在背风的一侧”，即与风向相反或不受风吹的位置；多用于航海和气象语境，描述相对于风向的运动或位置。

An adverb meaning "toward the direction away from the wind" or "on the side sheltered from the wind." It is primarily used in nautical and meteorological contexts to describe movement or position relative to the wind direction.

1. Away from the windC1formal

   In the direction toward which the wind is blowing; downwind, on or toward the side sheltered from the wind.

   顺风

   • The ship drifted leeward after its engine failed.
   • Smoke from the campfire blew leeward, away from the tents.
   • The sailors steered leeward to reach the calmer water behind the island.

   反义词upwindwindward

• 指与风向相反的方向，或物体背风、不受风吹的一侧。

A noun referring to the direction opposite to the wind, or the side of an object that is sheltered from the wind.

1. Sheltered sideC1formal

   The side of an object or area that is protected from the wind, opposite to the windward side.

   背风面

   • The ship anchored on the leeward of the island to avoid the storm.
   • We set up camp on the leeward side of the hill for protection.
   • The leeward of the mountain receives less rainfall.

   同义词leelee side

   反义词windward

2. Downwind directionC1formal

   The direction toward which the wind is blowing, often used in sailing and meteorology.

   下风向

   • The boat sailed leeward to catch the current.
   • The smoke drifted leeward from the fire.
   • The pilot adjusted the course to fly leeward.

   同义词leelee sideleeward side

   反义词windward