southward
/ˈsaʊθwəd/ · /ˈsaʊθwərd/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #4076 in the learning path
向南；朝南
Definitions
adv. towards the south
向南；朝南
adj. moving or pointing towards the south
向南的；朝南的
Example
We drove southward until we reached the coast.
我们一直向南开车，直到抵达海岸。
The southward movement of some marine species may reflect changes in ocean temperatures and food availability.
一些海洋物种向南迁移，可能反映了海水温度和食物供应的变化。
Collocations
- move southward
- southward migration
- southward journey
Word family
- south (n.)
- southern (adj.)
- southwards (adv.)
Synonyms
- southwards
Antonyms
- northward
Usage tip
southward兼作形容词和副词；southwards仅作副词。
FAQ
- What does southward mean?
- towards the south moving or pointing towards the south
- How is southward pronounced?
- UK /ˈsaʊθwəd/, US /ˈsaʊθwərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
