toward /ˈtowɚd/ /ˈtoɚd/ preposition
or towards /ˈtowɚdz/ /ˈtoɚdz/
toward
/ˈtowɚd/ /ˈtoɚd/
preposition
or towards /ˈtowɚdz/ /ˈtoɚdz/
Learner's definition of TOWARD
1
a : in the direction of (something or someone)向;往;朝着 -
The bus is heading toward town.公共汽车正驶向市区。
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She took a step toward the door.她朝门口迈了一步。
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He leaned towards me.他朝我靠了过来。
b —
used to indicate the direction faced by something面对(某个方向) 2
a : near (a particular place)接近,靠近(某地) b : not long before (a particular time)接近(某个时间) 3
: in a process that is intended to produce or achieve (something)为了;以…为目标 4
: in regard to (something or someone)对于;关于 5
: as part of the payment for (something)支付;用于