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to leeward

/tə ˈliːwərd/

翻译: 航海和气象术语,指背风的一侧或方向,即避风、不受风的地方,与迎风侧相对;也指顺风的方向,即风吹向的方向。

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/tə ˈliːwərd/C1formaltechnical
  • zh航海和气象术语,指背风的一侧或方向,即避风、不受风的地方,与迎风侧相对;也指顺风的方向,即风吹向的方向。

A nautical and meteorological term referring to the side or direction that is sheltered from the wind, opposite of windward. It indicates the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

  1. Sheltered sideC1formal

    The side of something that is sheltered from the wind; the direction away from the wind.

    zh下风侧

    • The ship sailed to leeward of the island to avoid the storm.
    • They set up camp to leeward of the hill for protection.
    • The birds flew to leeward to escape the strong gusts.