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headwind [ˈhedwınd] N

headwind

逆风 nìfēng

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They're laughing and chatting, their energy unbowed after eight hours' kayaking, their return challenged by a stiff headwind and an outgoing tide. www.stuff.co.nz

Just like an unpowered sail, thrust can not be obtained when making headway directly into a headwind, nor can it be obtained without wind. en.wikipedia.org

Bolt made the slowest start of the nine competitors and had to recover ground in cold conditions and against a 0.9 m/s headwind. en.wikipedia.org

In the final, a strong headwind and light rain made it difficult for the competitors. en.wikipedia.org

There was a headwind for the first 40 km. en.wikipedia.org

Any elected official, of any party, would be well-advised not to buck that voter headwind. www.thestar.com

The headwind was present again, and the 114 bombers battled against it. en.wikipedia.org

Aircraft usually have maximum headwind and crosswind components which they can not exceed. en.wikipedia.org

The limited engine power resulted in low flying speeds and the need to take off into a headwind. en.wikipedia.org

Initial tether into headwind then released onto ridge to soar (32 minutes). en.wikipedia.org

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