sideways

• 描述朝向侧面或从侧面的方向、位置或运动；也用于比喻，表示间接的、非正统的或旁敲侧击的方式。

Describes a direction, position, or movement to or from one side; also used figuratively to describe something indirect or unconventional.

1. At an angleB1formal

   Moving or positioned to one side, not directly forward or backward.

   侧向的

   • The crab moved sideways along the sand.
   • He gave her a sideways glance.
   • The car skidded sideways on the icy road.

   同义词crabwiselateralobliquesidelongsidewardsidewise

• 副词，表示“向一侧、从侧面或侧着”的意思；描述横向的、非前后的运动、位置或方向。

An adverb meaning "to, towards, or from the side" or "with one side facing forward." It describes movement, position, or orientation that is lateral rather than forward or backward.

1. With one side forwardB1formal

   Moving or positioned with one side facing the direction of motion.

   侧身地

   • The crab walked sideways across the sand.
   • He slid sideways into the narrow gap.
   • She moved sideways to avoid the falling branch.

   同义词broadsidecrabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidewise

2. From the side; obliquelyB2formal

   Looking at or approaching something from an angle rather than directly.

   从侧面；斜着

   • He glanced sideways at her to see her reaction.
   • The light hit the object sideways, creating a long shadow.
   • She approached the problem sideways, considering alternative solutions.

   同义词aslantedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidewardssidewise

   反义词straight

3. Toward one sideB1formal

   Moving or directed to the left or right.

   向一侧

   • The car skidded sideways on the icy road.
   • He stepped sideways to let the cyclist pass.
   • The boat drifted sideways in the strong current.

   同义词crabwiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise

   反义词straight

4. To, toward, or at one sideB1formal

   Positioned or directed to the side of something.

   侧向

   • The door opened sideways into the hallway.
   • She placed the table sideways against the wall.
   • The sign was mounted sideways on the post.

   同义词crabwiseedgewaysedgewiselaterallysidelongsidewardssidewise