southwest
UK/sauθ'west/US
B1
Definitions
n.
The compass direction midway between south and west, at a bearing of 225°.
西南，西南方
adj.
Located in, facing, or coming from the southwest.
西南的，朝西南的
adv.
Towards or in the direction of the southwest.
向西南，朝西南方向
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsouthwestother
=southwest
Common Collocations
- 1.southwest corner西南角
- 2.southwest direction西南方向
- 3.face southwest朝向西南
- 4.southwest region西南地区
Example Sentences
- 1.
The storm is moving toward the southwest at about 20 miles per hour.
- 2.
They drove southwest through the desert for three hours before reaching the town.
- 3.
The southwest region of the country is known for its dry climate and red rock landscapes.