leeward
leeward
[ˈliːwəd, ˈluːəd]
adjective& adverb
[ˈliːwəd, ˈluːəd]
adjective& adverb
- on or towards the side sheltered from the wind or towards which the wind is blowing; downwind
背风的（地)，下风的（地）；靠下风的（地）。 与 windward 相对
[as adj.]the leeward side of the house.
房子的背风面。
[as adv.]we pitched our tents leeward of a hill.
我们在山的背风面支起帐篷。
- [mass noun]the side sheltered or away from the wind
背风，下风
the ship was drifting to leeward.
船朝下风向漂流。
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