lateral

• 指与侧面或侧边有关的；位于侧面的、朝向侧面的或从侧面发出的。

Relating to the side or sides of something; situated on, directed toward, or coming from the side.

1. Situated at or extending to the sideB2formal

   Located on or directed toward one side, rather than forward, backward, or central.

   侧面的

   • The lateral branches of the tree spread out widely.
   • He made a lateral move to a different department.
   • The lateral line on a fish helps it sense movement in the water.

   同义词marginalobliquesidesidewardsidewayssidewiseskew

   反义词axialcentralmedial

2. Away from the midline of the bodyC1formal

   In anatomy, describing a position that is farther from the midline or central plane of the body.

   外侧的

   • The lateral incisors are located next to the central incisors.
   • The lateral ventricle is one of the cavities in the brain.
   • The lateral malleolus is the bony prominence on the outside of the ankle.

   反义词medial

• 美式橄榄球中向后或向侧方的传球，接球者比传球者更靠近对方端区；也泛指横向的、侧面的。

In American football, a lateral pass (or lateral) is a pass thrown backwards or sideways to a receiver who is upfield from the passer.

1. Lateral passB2formalamericansport

   A type of pass in American football or rugby where the ball is thrown sideways or backwards to a teammate.

   横传

   • The quarterback threw a lateral to the running back.
   • A lateral pass can be risky if not executed properly.
   • The team practiced laterals during the training session.

   同义词lateral pass