单词 | downwind |
释义 | downwind (once / 45112 pages) adjadv WORD FAMILY downwind: downwinder USAGE EXAMPLESThe aerodynamic profile deflects headwinds and provides easier control downwind, and a center plate helps Bertish remain on course. New York Times(Dec 07, 2016) The scientists tripped over the effect as they modeled rounded sails called spinnakers that balloon out in front of boats racing downwind. Science Magazine(Nov 28, 2016) Air quality problems are expected to continue downwind from fires in Ashe and McDowell counties, with more problems in Cleveland, Rutherford and Wilkes counties. Washington Times(Nov 21, 2016) 1adj towards the side away from the wind Syn lee leeward on the side away from the wind 2adv with the wind; in the direction the wind is blowing they flew downwind Ant against the wind, into the wind, upwind in the direction opposite to the direction the wind is blowing 3adv away from the wind Syn|Ant windward leeward, upwind toward the wind |
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