westward

• 形容词，表示朝西的、向西的，可描述方向、位置或运动。

An adjective describing movement, direction, or orientation toward the west.

1. B1formal

   Directed or moving toward the west.

   向西的

   • The westward journey took them across the plains.
   • They set off on a westward course at dawn.
   • The westward expansion of the country was a major historical event.

   同义词westboundwesterly

   反义词eastward

• 副词，表示“向西”或“朝西”。用于描述方向或朝西方移动，也可作形容词，常用于字面和比喻意义。

An adverb meaning 'toward the west.' It is used to indicate direction or movement in a westerly direction. The form is identical to the adjective and is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

1. Toward the westB1formal

   Moving, facing, or situated in the direction of the west.

   向西

   • The explorers traveled westward across the continent.
   • The storm is moving westward at 20 miles per hour.
   • They sailed westward from the port at dawn.

   同义词westwesterlywestwards

   反义词eastward

• 指罗盘上的主要方向之一，即西方，与东方相对。也可指西边、西部的地区或向西的方向。

A noun referring to the cardinal compass point that is 270 degrees, opposite of east.

不可数

1. Cardinal directionB1formal

   The direction or point on the compass that is 270 degrees, opposite of east.

   西方

   • The explorers traveled toward the westward.
   • The wind shifted to the westward.
   • The westward of the city is less developed.

   同义词due westwest

   反义词east