leeward

adj.背风的；下风的

n.背风处

Frontal slope is increased in the upward side，but decreased in the leeward side. 当冷锋位于迎风坡时,其坡度减小,位于背风坡时,其坡度增大。

Leeward arterial roads in city can serve as pollute air transpire corridors. 污染空气的排放通道宜利用城市中顺风向的较为通直的干道。

Industrial districts are generally situated to the leeward of the cities. 工业区一般都设在城市的下风。