lee

noun

UK/liː/
US/liː/

Definitions of lee noun

  1. Singular(單數)

    The side of a hill, wall, or other structure that is sheltered from the wind.

    (山、牆等)背風的一側;背風面

    • We had a picnic on the lee side of the hill.

      我們在山的背風面野餐。

    • The boats were anchored in the lee to avoid the strong winds.

      船隻停泊在背風處以避開強風。

    • They sought shelter in the lee of the wall.

      他們在牆的背風處尋求庇護。

Phrases of lee noun

  • the lees

    The sediment that settles at the bottom of a container of liquid, particularly wine or beer.

    (尤指葡萄酒等液體的)沉澱物、渣滓

    The winemaker carefully separated the wine from the lees to ensure its clarity.

    釀酒師仔細地將葡萄酒與沉澱物分離,以確保其清澈度。