rearward

• 形容词，表示位于后面的或向后的；现代汉语中多由“后”或“向后”等词表达。

An adjective describing something located at or directed toward the back; now largely replaced by 'rear' or 'backward' in modern usage.

1. Located at the backC1formal

   Situated in or toward the back part of something.

   后部的

   • The rearward seats in the theater offer a different perspective.
   • The rearward section of the ship was reserved for cargo.
   • He took a rearward position in the queue.

   同义词afterbackhindposteriorrear

   反义词anteriorforwardfront

2. Directed backwardC1formal

   Moving or oriented toward the back or rear.

   向后的

   • The vehicle made a rearward movement to park.
   • The soldiers executed a rearward retreat.
   • The camera captured a rearward view of the procession.

   同义词backbackwardretrogradereverse

   反义词anteriorforwardfrontward

• 副词，表示“向后方”或“朝后部”，用于描述朝某物后部方向的运动或朝向，常见于正式或技术语境。

An adverb meaning 'toward the back' or 'in a backward direction.' It is used to describe movement or orientation directed to the rear of something, often in formal or technical contexts.

1. C1formal

   At, to, or toward the back or rear of something.

   向后

   • The soldiers moved rearward to regroup.
   • He glanced rearward to check for approaching vehicles.
   • The crowd slowly shifted rearward as the parade passed.

   同义词backwardbackwardsbehindrearwards

   反义词aheadforwardfrontwardonward

• 名词，表示后方或后部的位置或方向；也可指军事上的后方、后部区域。

A noun referring to a direction or position that is toward the back or rear of something.

不可数

1. Direction toward the rearC1formal

   The position or direction that is behind or at the back of something.

   后方

   • The soldiers moved to the rearward of the formation.
   • He glanced toward the rearward to check for approaching vehicles.
   • The rearward of the building faces a quiet garden.

   同义词backreartail