sidewise

• 副词，表示“向一侧”“侧着”或“从侧面”。用于描述朝侧面方向的动作、方向或位置。在美式英语中比英式英语更常用。

An adverb meaning 'to the side,' 'sideways,' or 'from the side.' It is used to describe movement, direction, or position oriented laterally. More common in American English than British English.

1. Toward one sideB2formal

   Moving or directed to the side, rather than forward or backward.

   向侧面

   • He glanced sidewise at the stranger.
   • The car slid sidewise on the icy road.
   • She moved sidewise to avoid the puddle.

   同义词laterallysidelongsidewardsidewardssideways

   反义词backwardforwardstraight

2. With one side forwardB2formal

   Positioned or moving so that one side is leading or facing the direction of motion.

   侧身

   • The crab walked sidewise across the sand.
   • He entered the narrow passage sidewise.
   • The box was pushed sidewise through the door.

   同义词crabwiseedgewaysedgewisesidewardsideways

   反义词forwardheadlongstraight

3. From the side; obliquelyC1formal

   Approaching or viewing from a lateral or indirect angle.

   从侧面；斜着

   • The light struck the painting sidewise, creating a shadow.
   • She looked at him sidewise, suspicious of his motives.
   • The wind hit the sail sidewise, slowing the boat.

   同义词aslantedgewiselaterallyobliquelysidelongsideways

   反义词frontallyhead-on