windward
/ˈwɪnd.wəd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪndwɚd] /ˈwɪnd.wɚd/ (ame, ipa) · [wˈɪndwɚd] /ˈwin(d)-wərd How to pronounce windward (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈwɪndwəd/ (bre, ipa) · [wˈɪndwɚd] /ˈwɪndwərd/ (ame, ipa)
windward — 形容詞
- windwardpositive
- more windwardcomparative
- most windwardsuperlative
1. referring to whatever part of an object — such as a ship, a hill, or a roof — th
迎風的
面向風吹來的方向的
referring to whatever part of an object — such as a ship, a hill, or a roof — that faces the oncoming wind and receives its full force.
The captain steered toward the windward shore to avoid the rocky reef.
船長將船駛向迎風的海岸，以避開岩石暗礁。
attributive use: windward shore
Quinn tied down everything on the windward deck before the storm hit.
Quinn 在暴風雨來臨前，把迎風甲板上所有東西都綁緊了。
compound: windward deck
Trees on the windward side of the hill all lean away from the sea.
山丘迎風面的樹木都朝著與海洋相反的方向傾斜。
The windward wall of the cabin took the worst damage during the typhoon.
小屋的迎風牆在颱風期間受損最嚴重。
- leeward
the sheltered side, opposite to the wind
文法句型
windward + noun
用法筆記
Common in nautical and meteorological contexts. The opposite is leeward (the sheltered side). In attributive position windward almost always modifies a noun that refers to a side, slope, or part of something.
常見錯誤
windward — 副詞
1. going or pointing toward the source of the wind, so that the wind hits you first
迎風；向風
朝向風吹來的方向
going or pointing toward the source of the wind, so that the wind hits you first; used especially when sailing.
The fishing boat turned windward and the sails began to fill.
漁船轉向迎風方向，船帆開始鼓滿風。
verb of motion + windward: turn windward
Marco pointed to windward and warned the crew about the dark clouds ahead.
Marco 指向迎風的方向，警告船員前方有烏雲。
prepositional phrase: to windward
A small bird flew windward, struggling against the strong gale.
一隻小鳥迎風飛翔，奮力對抗強風。
The navigator told the helmsman to steer windward for the next hour.
領航員告訴舵手，接下來一小時要朝迎風方向行駛。
- leeward
moving away from the wind, downwind
文法句型
sail windward
turn windward
move windward
用法筆記
Functions as a directional adverb. Often follows verbs of motion (sail, turn, head, move). Can be contrasted with leeward (away from the wind).
windward — 名詞
1. the part of something, or the general area, that is oriented toward where the wi
迎風面；上風
風吹來的一側或方向
the part of something, or the general area, that is oriented toward where the wind originates — the opposite of leeward.
The sailors moved all the cargo to windward to balance the ship.
水手們把所有貨物移到迎風面，以平衡船身。
prepositional phrase: to windward
Camila stood to windward of the lighthouse, feeling the full force of the wind.
Camila 站在燈塔的迎風面，感受強風全力吹襲。
to windward of + noun
The island's windward side receives heavy rain throughout the year.
該島的迎風面全年降雨量豐沛。
The old sailor knew that staying to windward meant the smell would not reach the camp.
老水手知道，待在迎風面意味著氣味不會飄到營地。
- upwind side
more common in everyday contexts
- weather side
archaic nautical term for the side facing the wind
- leeward
the sheltered side or area away from the wind
文法句型
to windward
on the windward
用法筆記
Used as an uncountable noun, often with the preposition 'to' or 'on'. Unlike the adjective, it does not modify a noun — it IS the side or direction. The phrase 'to windward' is a fixed maritime expression meaning on the wind-facing side.