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windward

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向上风上风的上风

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Windward \Wind"ward\, n.
   The point or side from which the wind blows; as, to ply to
   the windward; -- opposed to {leeward}.

   {To lay an anchor to the windward}, a figurative expression,
      signifying to adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures
      for success or security.

Windward \Wind"ward\, a.
   Situated toward the point from which the wind blows; as, the
   Windward Islands.

Windward \Wind"ward\, adv.
   Toward the wind; in the direction from which the wind blows.

资料来源 : WordNet®

windward
     adj : on the side exposed to the wind; "the windward islands"
           [ant: {leeward}]

windward
     n : the direction from which the wind is coming [ant: {leeward}]

windward
     adv : away from the wind; "they were sailing windward" [syn: {downwind}]
           [ant: {leeward}, {leeward}]
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