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向侧面, 横向地
toward or in the direction of one side
- She glanced sideways at her friend during the meeting.
她在会议期间侧目看了她的朋友一眼。
- He shuffled sideways to make room for others in the crowded elevator.
他在拥挤的电梯里侧身移动,为其他人腾出空间。
- The crab scuttled sideways along the sandy beach.
螃蟹沿着沙滩横向爬行。
- The tree branch bent sideways under the weight of the snow.
树枝在雪的重量下向一侧弯曲。
- The car turned sideways as it slid on the icy road.
汽车在结冰的路面上滑行时侧向转动。
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横向地, 间接地
in an indirect or non-traditional manner, often referring to achieving something by an unconventional route
- She entered the tech industry sideways through a customer service role.
她通过客户服务角色间接进入了科技行业。
- He found his way into publishing sideways, starting as an editor’s assistant.
他以一种迂回的方式进入了出版业,从编辑助理做起。
- Many successful professionals have moved sideways into new careers.
许多成功的专业人士已经横向转入了新的职业。
- The artist got her big break sideways, through a friend's recommendation.
这位艺术家通过朋友的推荐,间接地获得了她的重大突破。
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