风势 (fēng shì) — wind force; power of the wind; (figurative) situation; circumstances; how events are developing
Definition
Literally 'wind force', but in extended use it means the way a situation is moving or building. Like watching the wind before sailing, it suggests reading momentum before acting.
noun
wind forcepower of the wind(figurative) situationcircumstanceshow events are developing
Examples
- 风势，。Jīn tiān hǎi shàng de fēng shì hěn dà, yú chuán dōu huí gǎng le.The wind force at sea today is very strong; all the fishing boats have returned to port.
- 风势，。Tán pàn de fēng shì bú tài duì, shuāng fāng dōu bù kěn ràng bù.The situation in the negotiations doesn't look good; neither side is willing to compromise.
- 风势，。Xiān kàn kàn fēng shì zài shuō, bié jí zhe zuò jué dìng.Let's see how things develop first; don't rush to make a decision.
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