Translation

• wind direction
• the way the wind blows
• fig. trend
• direction of events
• how things develop (esp. how they affect oneself)
• public opinion (concerning one's actions)
• publicity (usually derog.)
• limelight

Synonyms

• 事态, 事机, 势派, 局势, 局面, 形势, 态势, 情势, 气候, 阵势, 风云, 风声, 风色