
好词典

源自中古英语 'westerly',由 'west'(西方)加上表示方向的 '-erly' 后缀构成,与古英语 'west' 同源。
❶ 指方向或位置位于西方的,或来自西方的。常用于描述风向、地理位置或移动方向。
“The westerly wind brought warm air from the ocean.”
(西风从海洋带来了温暖的空气。)
“They sailed in a westerly direction for three days.”
(他们向西航行了三天。)
❶ 指来自西方的风,尤指盛行西风带中的风。常用于气象或航海领域。
“The westerlies are strong in this region during spring.”
(这个地区的西风在春季非常强劲。)
“Sailors rely on the westerlies to cross the Atlantic.”
(水手们依靠西风横渡大西洋。)
westerly wind — 特指从西方吹来的风,常用于描述天气或航海时的风向。
“The westerly wind made the flags flutter vigorously.”
(西风吹得旗帜猛烈飘扬。)
westerly course — 指向西的路线或航向,用于导航或旅行方向的描述。
“The ship maintained a westerly course throughout the night.”
(这艘船整夜保持着向西的航向。)