alongside

• 副词，表示‘在旁边’或‘沿着某物一侧’。也可用于比喻意义，表示‘与……一起合作’或‘与……同时’。

An adverb meaning 'next to' or 'at the side of something.' It can also be used figuratively to mean 'in cooperation with' or 'at the same time as.'

1. Side by sideB1formal

   Positioned next to or parallel with something or someone.

   在旁边

   • The two cars drove alongside each other on the highway.
   • She walked alongside her friend through the park.
   • The new building stands alongside the old library.

   同义词besidenext to

2. In cooperation withB2formal

   Working together or in partnership with someone or something.

   与……一起

   • The team worked alongside the local community to rebuild the school.
   • He collaborated alongside experts from various fields.
   • The charity operates alongside government agencies.

   同义词cooperativelyjointlytogether

   反义词againstopposed

• 介词，表示位于某物旁边、与某物并排，或与某人一起、共同参与，也可表示与某事物同时存在、相辅相成或与之相比。

A preposition indicating position next to or beside something, parallel alignment, cooperation or association with someone/something, comparison, or addition to an existing element or condition.

1. Position next to or beside somethingB1formal

   Used to indicate that someone or something is located at the side of, adjacent to, or in close physical proximity to another object, person, or place.

   在……旁边，紧挨着

   • She parked her car alongside the curb.
   • The small boat floated alongside the yacht.
   • He sat alongside me during the meeting.
   • Trees were planted alongside the road.

2. Parallel alignment or directionB2formal

   Indicates that two lines, paths, objects, or movements run in the same direction and maintain a consistent distance from each other without intersecting.

   平行地，沿着，与……同向

   • The railway runs alongside the river for miles.
   • Cyclists should ride alongside the traffic, not against it.
   • The new highway was built alongside the old one.
   • Footprints appeared alongside the animal tracks.

3. Cooperation or association with someone/somethingB2formalbusiness

   Used to show that someone works, acts, or exists in partnership, collaboration, or close association with another person, group, or entity.

   与…一起，与…合作，与…并肩

   • She worked alongside experts in the field.
   • Volunteers served alongside professional staff.
   • The new policy was developed alongside community input.
   • He fought alongside his comrades in the resistance.

4. In comparison or conjunction withB2formal

   Used to place two things, ideas, or situations side by side for comparison, contrast, or to show their relationship or coexistence.

   与……相比，与……一道

   • Place the new data alongside the previous results.
   • Consider this option alongside the others before deciding.
   • The film was shown alongside documentaries at the festival.
   • His achievements stand alongside those of the greatest scientists.

5. In addition to or as well asB2formal

   Indicates that something exists, occurs, or is included together with another element, feature, or condition, emphasizing addition rather than replacement.

   与……一起，除……之外

   • The app works alongside the desktop version.
   • Traditional methods are still used alongside modern technology.
   • She manages her business alongside her studies.
   • Local customs persist alongside global influences.