toward的中文是什么意思？

toward

1. 向,朝
They drove toward the beach.
他们驾车朝海滩开去。
2. 接近,将近
Toward dawn we found ourselves in a large valley.
快天亮时,我们走进了一个大的山谷。
3. 对于;关于
The overseas teacher said her Chinese colleagues were friendly toward her.
那位外籍教师说她的中国同事对她很友善。
4. 为,有助于
Their efforts toward the settlement of the border dispute are praiseworthy.
他们为解决边界争端所作的努力是值得赞扬的。