"windward" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 迎風面

Definition

風吹來的那一側或方向；上風面。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'Windward' 常用於航海、地理或氣象領域，對應詞為 'leeward'（下風面）。常見搭配為 'windward side'。一般日常較少使用。

Examples

The windward side of the island gets more rain.

島的**迎風面**下雨比較多。

The boat sailed to windward.

船朝**迎風面**航行。

We set up the tent on the windward side.

我們把帳篷搭在**迎風面**。

Plants on the windward slopes grow shorter because of strong winds.

**迎風面**山坡上的植物因強風而長得較矮。

When hiking, always check which is the windward side for shelter.

健行時務必先判斷哪一側是**迎風面**以利避風。

You’ll notice the air feels cooler on the windward balcony.

你會發現**迎風面**陽臺的空氣比較涼爽。