leftward /ˈlɛftwəd/ (also leftwards)

• 1. 

  ADJ Leftward or leftwards means on or towards the ideals of the political left. (政治上)左倾的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Their success does not necessarily reflect a leftward shift in politics.

  他们的成功并不一定表示政治上转向左倾。

• 2. 

  ADV Leftward or leftwards is also an adverb. 左倾地 [ADV after v]

  例：

  He seemed to move leftwards as he grew older.

  随着年龄的增长，他似乎变得左倾起来。