broadside

• 形容词，描述从侧面来的、侧向的；也指猛烈而突然的言语或文字攻击。

An adjective describing something directed from the side, or a forceful verbal or written attack.

1. Toward a full sideC1formal

   Directed or aimed at the entire side of something, often used in a nautical or military context.

   舷侧的

   • The ship fired a broadside attack at the enemy vessel.
   • The cannon delivered a broadside volley against the fort.
   • The car was hit broadside by a truck at the intersection.

   同义词abeamalongsidelateralsideways

• 副词，表示“以侧面朝向某方向”或“从侧面”；常用于航海语境，描述沿船舷方向射击或撞击，也泛指从侧面发起的猛烈或直接攻击。

An adverb meaning 'with the side facing a particular direction' or 'in a sideways manner.' It is often used in nautical contexts to describe a ship being hit or firing along its side, and more generally to describe a forceful or direct attack from the side.

1. With the side facing an objectC1formal

   Positioned or moving so that the side of something is directly facing a target or object.

   侧向

   • The ship was hit broadside by the enemy cannon.
   • The car crashed broadside into the tree.
   • He turned the truck broadside to block the road.

   同义词sidewayssidewise

• 多义词：指广泛散发的印刷传单或广告；也指猛烈的言语攻击；还可指军舰的整个舷侧，或军舰同一舷侧所有火炮的同时齐射。

A noun with multiple meanings: a printed advertisement for wide distribution; a forceful verbal attack; the entire side of a warship; or the simultaneous firing of all guns on one side of a warship.

1. Printed advertisementB2formal

   A large sheet of paper printed on one side, used as an advertisement or leaflet for wide distribution.

   传单

   • The company distributed a broadside to promote their new product.
   • A broadside advertising the circus was posted on the wall.
   • He collected antique broadsides from the 19th century.

   同义词circularflyerhandbillleafletthrowaway

2. Verbal attackC1formal

   A strong and aggressive verbal criticism or denunciation.

   猛烈抨击

   • The politician launched a broadside against his opponent's policies.
   • Her speech was a broadside aimed at corporate greed.
   • The editorial was a broadside against the new law.

   同义词assaultattackblastdenunciationdiatribeharangueinvectiveonslaughtranttirade

   反义词accoladecommendationcomplimentpraise

3. Naval armamentC1formaltechnical

   All the guns on one side of a warship, or the simultaneous firing of these guns.

   舷侧齐射

   • The ship fired a broadside at the enemy vessel.
   • A broadside from the battleship caused massive damage.
   • The captain ordered a broadside to be prepared.

   同义词barragecannonadesalvovolley

4. Side of a shipC1formaltechnical

   The entire side of a vessel from the stem to the stern.

   船舷

   • The broadside of the ship was painted in bright colors.
   • They repaired the broadside after the collision.
   • The broadside was covered in barnacles.

   同义词flankside

• 动词，指猛烈而严厉地批评或攻击某人或某事，常为公开进行。

A verb meaning to criticize or attack someone or something strongly and aggressively, often in a public manner.

1. Collide with the side ofB2formal

   To hit or strike the side of a vehicle or object, typically with force.

   撞击侧面

   • The truck broadsided the car at the intersection.
   • A reckless driver broadsided the parked van.
   • The ship was broadsided by a large wave during the storm.

   同义词sideswipe