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west by south

/ˈwɛst baɪ saʊθ/

翻译: 罗盘方位之一,位于正西以南11.25度,即从正北顺时针量258.75度。是航海和气象学中使用的32个罗盘方位之一。

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/ˈwɛst baɪ saʊθ/C1formaltechnical
  • zh罗盘方位之一,位于正西以南11.25度,即从正北顺时针量258.75度。是航海和气象学中使用的32个罗盘方位之一。

A compass point that is 11.25 degrees south of due west, or 258.75 degrees clockwise from north. It is one of the 32 points of the compass used in navigation and meteorology.

  1. Compass pointC2formal

    A specific compass direction that is 11.25 degrees south of due west, or 258.75 degrees clockwise from north.

    zh西偏南

    • The ship sailed west by south to avoid the storm.
    • The map indicates the treasure is located west by south of the old lighthouse.
    • The navigator set a course of west by south for the final leg of the journey.