leeward
adj, adv on or to the side sheltered from the wind 背风(的); 下风(的); 在下风; 向下风
sandhills on the leeward side of the island 该岛下风处的沙丘. Cf 参看 windward (wind1). leeward, n [U]
(nautical 海) side or direction towards which the wind blows 背风面; 下风
steer to leeward 驶向背风面. Cf 参看 windward n (wind1).