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northwest

/ˌnɔrθˈwɛst/ /ˌnɔːθˈwɛst/

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noun

西北

The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

Examples :

"The school field trip will be to the northwest corner of the park. "

学校的实地考察会去公园的西北角。

direction geography area point

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adjective

西北的

Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where the children like to play. "

公园西北角是孩子们喜欢玩耍的地方。

geography direction area

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adjective

西北的，西北方向的

Towards the northwest; northwestwards.

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where we usually have our family picnics. "

公园西北角是我们家经常野餐的地方。

direction geography

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adjective

西北的

From the northwest, northwesterly

Examples :

"The northwest wind made the leaves blow strongly across the schoolyard. "

西北风吹得操场上的落叶四处飞扬。

direction geography