northwestern

形容词 northwestern:

1. situated in or oriented toward the northwest
   同义词：northwesterly, northwest
2. of a region of the United States generally including Washington; Oregon; Idaho; and sometimes Montana; Wyoming

1. The wind is in the northwestern direction.
   这阵风来自西北方。
2. We can see a northwestern light.
   我们能看到来自西北方的光。