early 15c., from Middle French latéral and directly from Latin lateralis "belonging to the side," from latus (genitive lateris) "side" (see oblate (n.)). As a noun, from 1630s, "a side part." As a type of pass to the side in U.S. football, it is attested from 1934. Related: Laterally.
双语例句
1. Jets of compressed air gave the aircraft lateral and directional stability.
压缩空气的喷吐使飞机的左右和前后都能保持稳定。
来自柯林斯例句
2. the lateral branches of a tree
树的侧枝
来自《权威词典》
3. It may be caused by lack of compressive loads in the lateral trochanter in daily activity.
这可能是由于日常活动减少导致外侧大转子的压力载荷减少。
来自辞典例句
4. Peter estimated the lateral movement of the bridge to be between 4 and 6 inches.
皮特估计大桥的侧向移动介于4至6英寸之间。
来自辞典例句
5. McKinnon estimated the lateral movement of the bridge to be between four and six inches.