siding

• 建筑物外墙的覆盖层，通常由木材、金属或乙烯基制成，用于保护和装饰。也指铁路侧线或岔道。

A noun referring to the outer covering of a building's walls, typically made of wood, metal, or vinyl, used for protection and decoration.

1. Exterior wall coveringB2formalamerican

   Material used to cover the outside walls of a building, typically made of wood, vinyl, or metal.

   外墙覆板

   • The house needs new siding to protect against weather.
   • They chose vinyl siding for its low maintenance.
   • The old wooden siding was painted white.

   同义词boardingcladdingfacingweatherboardweatherboarding

2. Railway sidingC1formalbritish

   A short track connected to a main railway line where trains can be parked or loaded.

   铁路侧线

   • The freight train was parked on the siding.
   • Goods were unloaded from the wagons on the railway siding.
   • The siding allowed the express train to pass.

   同义词sidetrackspurspur track

• 动词，表示为争论或冲突中的一方提供支持或站在某一方一边。

A verb used to indicate taking a position or stance in support of one side or party in a dispute or situation.

1. Support or take the side ofB1formal

   To support or favor one person or group over another in a dispute.

   站边

   • She sided with her brother during the argument.
   • The committee sided against the proposed changes.
   • He always sides with the underdog in debates.

   同义词backchampiondefendespousefavorstand bysupport

   反义词contestcounterdefyopposeresistwithstand

2. Move sidewaysB2informal

   To move or turn to one side.

   侧移

   • The car suddenly sided into the next lane.
   • She sided away from the approaching cyclist.
   • He sided the boat to avoid the rocks.

   同义词edgesidestepsidle

   反义词centerstraighten