towards
US /tɔːrdz/
UK /təˈwɔːdz/
介詞
1.
朝, 向
in the direction of
範例:
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She walked towards the door.
她朝門走去。
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The car was heading towards the city center.
汽車正朝市中心駛去。
2.
用於, 為了
as a contribution to or payment for
範例:
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He donated money towards the new hospital.
他捐款用於新醫院。
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This payment goes towards your outstanding balance.
這筆付款將用於您的未清餘額。
同義詞:
3.
對, 關於
with regard to; concerning
範例:
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What are your feelings towards this proposal?
你對這項提議有何看法？
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His attitude towards work has improved.
他對工作的態度有所改善。
4.
接近, 臨近
approaching (a particular time or stage)
範例:
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It was getting towards evening.
天色漸晚。
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We are working towards the deadline.
我們正在朝著截止日期努力。