towards
朝,向,致力于,有助于,對於;大約,將近
To·ward, To·wards prep.
1. In the direction of; to.
He set his face toward the wilderness. --Num. xxiv. 1.
The waves make towards the pebbled shore. --Shak.
2. With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or reference to; regarding; concerning.
His eye shall be evil toward his brother. --Deut. xxviii. 54.
Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men. --Acts xxiv. 16.
3. Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of.
This was the first alarm England received towards any trouble. --Clarendom.
4. Near; about; approaching to.
I am toward nine years older since I left you. --Swift.
To·ward, To·wards adv. Near; at hand; in state of preparation.
Do you hear sught, sir, of a battle toward ? --Shak.
We have a trifling foolish banquet Towards. --Shak.
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To·wards prep. & adv. See Toward.
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