lee
noun
UK/liː/
US/liː/
Definitions of lee noun
- 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。