
sideways
词源
源自中古英语 'sideweys',由 'side'(侧面)和 'ways'(方向)组成,字面意思是“向侧面的方向”。
adverb
❶ 向侧面地,指物体或人以横向的方式移动或放置,不向前也不向后。
“He moved sideways to avoid the falling branch.”
(他向侧面移动以避开掉落的树枝。)
“The crab walks sideways along the beach.”
(螃蟹沿着海滩横着走。)
❶ 间接地,指以非直接或迂回的方式表达或处理某事。
“She hinted sideways that she wasn't happy with the decision.”
(她间接暗示她对决定不满意。)
“He approached the topic sideways to avoid confrontation.”
(他迂回地接近这个话题以避免冲突。)
adjective
❶ 侧向的,指物体或方向是横向的,而非正向或垂直的。
“The sideways motion of the boat made her feel dizzy.”
(船的侧向运动让她感到头晕。)
“He gave a sideways glance to check if anyone was watching.”
(他侧眼瞥了一眼,看看是否有人在看。)
常见短语
sideways glance — 侧眼一瞥,指快速或不直接地看向某人或某物,通常带有某种情绪或意图。
“She gave him a sideways glance to see if he was lying.”
(她侧眼瞥了他一眼,看他是否在撒谎。)
fall sideways — 侧向倒下,指人或物体向侧面倾斜或倒下,而非向前或向后。
“The tree fell sideways during the storm, blocking the road.”
(树在暴风雨中侧向倒下,挡住了道路。)