
sideways
/ˈsaɪdweɪz/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #3879 in the learning path
侧身地;向侧面
Definitions
adv. with one side facing forward, or towards one side
侧身地;向侧面
adj. directed towards one side rather than forwards
向侧面的;横向的
Example
We turned sideways to squeeze through the narrow doorway.
我们侧过身,挤过了狭窄的门口。
A sideways move within a company can broaden employees' experience without immediately increasing their responsibilities.
在公司内部平级调岗,可以在不立即增加职责的情况下拓宽员工的经验。
Collocations
- move sideways
- turn sideways
- a sideways glance
- a sideways move
Word family
- side (n.)
Synonyms
- laterally
Usage tip
既可作副词也可作形容词;无需再加 -ly。
FAQ
- What does sideways mean?
- with one side facing forward, or towards one side directed towards one side rather than forwards
- How is sideways pronounced?
- UK /ˈsaɪdweɪz/, US /ˈsaɪdweɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.