northwestward

• 形容词，表示朝西北方向的或在西北方向的。

An adjective describing a direction or position that is toward the northwest.

1. DirectionalB2formal

   Situated or moving toward the northwest.

   向西北的

   • The northwestward route is shorter but more mountainous.
   • They took a northwestward path through the forest.
   • The storm is moving in a northwestward direction.

   同义词northwestnorthwesterly

   反义词southeastward

• 副词，表示“朝西北方向”或“向西北”。用于描述朝西北方向的运动或朝向。

An adverb meaning "toward the northwest" or "in a direction between north and west." It is used to describe movement or orientation in that specific direction.

1. Direction of travelB2formal

   Moving or facing toward the northwest.

   向西北

   • The ship sailed northwestward across the ocean.
   • The storm is moving northwestward along the coast.
   • They traveled northwestward through the mountains.

   同义词northwestnorthwesterly

   反义词southeastward

• 名词，指介于北和西之间的方向或罗盘方位，即315度，亦指朝西北的方向。

A noun referring to the direction or compass point that is midway between north and west, specifically at 315 degrees.

1. Compass pointB2formal

   The direction or point on a compass that is exactly halfway between north and west, corresponding to 315 degrees.

   西北方向

   • The ship sailed toward the northwestward.
   • The map shows the northwestward as the direction to the mountains.
   • He pointed to the northwestward on the compass.

   同义词northwest

   反义词southeastward