toward
英 /təˈwɔːd/ 美 /tɔːrd/
- prep. 朝；向In the direction of someone or something
- prep. 对于；对待In relation to someone or something, especially attitudes or behaviour
- prep. 用于；有助于Helping to achieve or pay for something
The puppy ran toward me with a muddy ball.
小狗叼着一个沾满泥的球向我跑来。
Investment in public transport is an important step toward reducing traffic congestion and improving urban air quality.
投资公共交通是缓解交通拥堵、改善城市空气质量的重要一步。
搭配
move toward 朝……移动attitudes toward 对……的态度a step toward 迈向……的一步go toward the cost 用于支付费用
辨析提示
toward与towards同义；前者美式更常用。
词族
近义 towards
反义 away from
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