westward
/ˈwestwəd/ · /ˈwestwərd/
CEFR level B2Topic TravelWord #5211 in the learning path
向西；朝西
Definitions
adv. towards the west
向西；朝西
adj. moving or pointing towards the west
向西的；朝西的
Example
We drove westward as the sun began to set.
太阳开始落山时，我们驾车向西行驶。
The westward expansion of the city has increased pressure on farmland and created demand for new infrastructure.
城市向西扩张加大了农田面临的压力，也带来了对新基础设施的需求。
Collocations
- travel westward
- westward expansion
- westward migration
Word family
- west (n.)
- western (adj.)
- westwards (adv.)
Synonyms
- westwards
Antonyms
- eastward
Usage tip
westward可作形容词或副词；westwards只作副词。
FAQ
- What does westward mean?
- towards the west moving or pointing towards the west
- How is westward pronounced?
- UK /ˈwestwəd/, US /ˈwestwərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
