lateral
adj. 侧面的,横(向)的;(职位、工作、关系等)平级的,同级的;<英>多角度思考的;(辅音,尤指英语清音l,或其发音)边音的,旁流音的
n. 物体旁侧部分,(尤指长于植物主干一侧的)侧芽,侧枝;边音,旁流音;侧向传球
v. 横向传球
例句
Jets of compressed air gave the aircraft lateral and directional stability.
压缩气体喷流从侧面和正面稳定了机身。
《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》
McKinnon estimated the lateral movement of the bridge to be between four and six inches.
麦金农估计大桥的横向移动范围在4到6英寸之间。
Auxin also causes the plant to develop a vascular system, to form lateral roots, and to produce ethylene.
生长素还能使植物形成维管系统,形成侧根,并产生乙烯。