towards
1
向, 朝
in the direction of someone or something
- They walked towards the park to enjoy the sunny weather.
- The ship sailed towards the horizon, disappearing from sight.
- The dog ran towards its owner, wagging its tail with excitement.
2
朝向, 为了
with the purpose of achieving something
- She is working diligently toward her promotion.
她正在为晋升而努力工作。
- The company is taking steps toward expanding into international markets.
该公司正在采取步骤向国际市场扩张。
- They are donating a portion of their profits toward supporting local charities.
他们正在将一部分利润捐赠用于支持当地慈善机构。
- The organization is taking steps toward implementing sustainable practices.
该组织正在采取措施以实现可持续实践。
3
对, 朝向
used to indicate a person's attitude, opinion, or behavior regarding someone or something
- She has always been sympathetic towards those in need.
她一直对那些需要帮助的人充满同情心。
- I noticed a change in her behavior towards him after they had an argument.
我注意到在他们争吵后，她对他的行为有所改变。
- The community's sentiment towards the new policy is divided.
社区对新政策的情绪是分裂的。
- He expressed strong feelings of animosity towards his former business partner.
他对前商业伙伴表达了强烈的敌意。
4
向, 接近
used to indicate proximity in time
- The project deadline is toward the end of the month.
项目的截止日期是接近月底。
- We're heading toward summer, and the days are getting longer.
我们正朝向夏天前进，白天越来越长。
- The concert is towards the evening, so we should plan accordingly.
音乐会接近傍晚，所以我们应该相应地计划。
5
朝向, 向
used to indicate a transition or progression from one state or condition to another
- The educational system is moving towards a more student-centered approach.
教育系统正在朝着更加以学生为中心的方法迈进。
- The town is evolving towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly community.
这个小镇正在朝着一个更可持续和更环保的社区发展。