northwesterly

• 指来自西北方向的，或与之相关的；常用于描述风或方向。

Describes a direction or wind coming from the northwest.

1. Coming from the northwestB2formal

   Describes wind or weather that originates from the northwest direction.

   西北来的

   • A northwesterly wind brought cold air to the region.
   • The storm is moving in a northwesterly direction.
   • Northwesterly breezes are common in this area during winter.

   同义词northwestnorthwestern

   反义词southeasterly

2. Situated or oriented toward the northwestB2formal

   Located in or facing the northwest direction.

   西北的

   • The northwesterly slope of the mountain receives less sunlight.
   • They built their cabin on the northwesterly edge of the forest.
   • The northwesterly route is shorter but more rugged.

   同义词northwestnorthwestward

   反义词southeasterly