adv.向北，朝北

We're heading northwards to escape the heat.
我们正向北行进以躲避炎热。
The migratory birds flew northwards in search of food.
这些候鸟向北飞去寻找食物。
The river flows northwards through the valley.
这条河流向北流经山谷。
The expedition trekked northwards into the Arctic wilderness.
探险队向北穿越北极荒野。
The sun sets earlier as we move northwards.
随着我们向北移动，太阳落山的时间更早。
The population has been steadily increasing in northwards regions.
北部地区的居民数量一直在稳步增长。
The wind shifted northwards, altering our sailing plans.
风向转为北方，改变了我们的航行计划。
The town expanded northwards over the past decade.
这个城镇在过去十年中向北扩展。
The road veers northwards at the fork.
道路在岔路口转向北方。
The deer tracks led us northwards into the dense forest.
鹿的足迹指引我们向北进入茂密的森林。