northwest
/ˌnɔːθˈwest/ · /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/
CEFR level A2Topic TravelWord #1206 in the learning path
西北方；西北部
Definitions
n. The direction between north and west, or an area's northwestern part.
西北方；西北部
adj. Located in the northwest, or coming from that direction.
西北部的；来自西北的
adv. Towards or in the direction between north and west.
向西北；在西北
Example
Our cabin is in the northwest of the island.
我们的小木屋位于岛的西北部。
Investment in rail networks could improve access to employment for communities in the northwest of the country.
对铁路网的投资可以为该国西北部的社区提供更多就业便利。
Collocations
- in the northwest
- head northwest
- a northwest wind
Word family
- northwestern (adj.)
Antonyms
- southeast
Usage tip
西北风从西北吹来；向西北走用head northwest。
FAQ
- What does northwest mean?
- The direction between north and west, or an area's northwestern part. Located in the northwest, or coming from that direction. Towards or in the direction between north and west.
- How is northwest pronounced?
- UK /ˌnɔːθˈwest/, US /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
