towards
英 /təˈwɔːdz/ 美 /tɔːrdz/
- prep. 朝；向In the direction of someone or something.
- prep. 对；对于In relation to someone or something, especially in attitude.
- prep. 用于；有助于Helping to achieve a goal or pay for something.
The puppy ran towards me with its tail wagging.
小狗摇着尾巴朝我跑来。
Investment in public transport is an important step towards reducing air pollution in cities.
投资公共交通是减少城市空气污染的重要一步。
搭配
walk towards 朝……走去attitude towards 对……的态度work towards a goal 努力实现目标go towards the cost 用于支付部分费用
辨析提示
towards与toward意思相同；前者英式更常用。
词族
近义 toward
反义 away from
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