lee
n [SING]
1 part or side of sth providing shelter against the wind 背风处
shelter in/under the lee of a hedge 躲避在树篱的背风处.
2 [attrib 作定语]
(nautical 海) of or on the part or side away from the wind 背风面的; 下风的
the lee side of the ship 船的下风舷. Cf 参看 windward (wind1).