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Significats de prevailing westerly en anglès

The winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth.

        Ús de prevailing westerly en anglès
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        With the prevailing westerly air flow across the country, perhaps one could counteract the other?
        The Irish Times
        2
        A balloon flight across the Irish Sea should be an easy matter, bearing in mind the prevailing westerly nature of our winds.
        The Irish Times
        3
        The prevailing westerly winds of the temperate zones have carried many species eastward and have extended the forest areas in that direction.
        Commercial Geography / A Book for High Schools, Commercial Cours...
        4
        The whole coast from Tripoli to Beirout appears to be formed of sand, accumulated by the prevailing westerly winds, and hardened into rocks.
        Travels in Syria and the Holy Land
        5
        "Even more with prevailing westerly winds," he added.
        Hornblower and the Crisis