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southerly

/suhth-er-lee/US // ˈsʌð ər li //UK // (ˈsʌðəlɪ) //

向南,向南的,往南,往南的

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Definitions

  1. 1
    • : toward the south: a southerly course.
    • : coming from the south: a gentle southerly breeze.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural south·er·lies.

    • : a wind that blows from the south.

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Examples

  • The techniques and timing for covered gardening differ in hotter, more southerly regions, but the concept remains the same.

  • With only a light southerly wind, it’s rather pleasant out there if you’re eager to get those lights down.

  • We’ll enjoy temperatures rising into the lower 50s during the afternoon, with an occasionally breezy southerly wind.

  • At least it’s warmer, in the mid-40s to around 50 degrees, thanks to a continued light southerly breeze.

  • We can thank a southerly breeze around 5-10 mph for this warming assistance.

  • The ship lifted, took off alone in a southerly direction, flying higher and higher and out of sight.

  • In a southerly direction, lying between the forest line and cliff brink, were dotted small huts at long intervals.

  • Southerly and south-easterly gales, known as 'southerly busters,' often last three days, and bring cold rain and dirty weather.

  • A darkening of the water some miles distant showed that a southerly breeze was coming in.

  • A brisk southerly wind prevailed, that rendered the atmosphere less oppressive than usual.