north-facing
UK/ˌnɔːθ ˈfeɪsɪŋ/US/ˌnɔrθ ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
释义
adj.
朝北的；面向北方的
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概述
该词是英语中典型的复合形容词，逻辑清晰。其核心由方位词“north”（北方）与动词词根“fac”（面向）组合，再添加形容词后缀“-ing”构成。字面意为“面朝北方的”，直接描述了物体的朝向属性。这种构词方式体现了英语通过简单元素组合生成精确含义的高效性。
例句
“North-facing rooms often receive less direct sunlight.”
朝北的房间通常接收到的直射阳光较少。
“The architect designed the house with north-facing windows to reduce heat gain.”
建筑师设计了带有朝北窗户的房屋以减少热量吸收。
“These plants thrive best on north-facing slopes where the soil remains moist.”
这些植物在土壤保持湿润的朝北坡地上生长得最好。