southwest

🇬🇧 UK/sauθ'west/🇺🇸 US
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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 English
southwestother
=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.

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