flank
flank — 名詞
- flanksingular
- flanksplural
1. the area on a person's or creature's body running from the lowest rib down to th
側腹
肋骨與臀部間的身體側面或肉塊
the area on a person's or creature's body running from the lowest rib down to the hip bone; also, meat cut from that section of the animal
The doctor pressed gently on Reema's left flank to check for pain.
醫生輕壓 Reema 的左側腹部，檢查是否有疼痛感。
physical examination: press on patient's flank
Hugo felt a sharp pain in his flank after running the ten-kilometre race.
Hugo 跑完十公里賽事後，感覺側腹部一陣劇痛。
Butchers often prepare flank as a thin, flat cut for making stir-fry dishes.
肉販常將側腹肉切成薄片，用來做快炒料理。
The horse's flank was damp with sweat after the long ride through the hills.
那匹馬騎過漫長的山路後，側腹滿是汗水。
文法句型
the + flank + of + noun
flank + noun (compound)
用法筆記
Frequently paired with a possessive or direction word (left/right flank). When referring to meat, flank is a lean cut often used in Asian and Latin American cuisines.
常見錯誤
2. either of the two long sides of a large object, especially a mountain, a hillsid
側面
大型物體（如山、建築）的兩側之一
either of the two long sides of a large object, especially a mountain, a hillside, or a large building
The western flank of the volcano is much steeper than the eastern side.
這座火山的西側比東面陡峭得多。
compass direction + flank + of + geographical feature
Marco's house sits on the southern flank of the hill overlooking the bay.
Marco 的房子位在山丘南側，可以俯瞰海灣。
Climbing the north flank of the ridge requires ropes and special gear.
攀登山脊北側需要繩索和特殊裝備。
The ancient temple stands on the eastern flank of the valley near the river.
這座古廟矗立在山谷東側，靠近河邊。
文法句型
the + direction + flank + of + noun
用法筆記
Common with compass directions (northern/southern/eastern/western flank). Used for natural features and large human-made structures, not small objects.
常見錯誤
3. either outermost edge of an army or naval fleet drawn up for combat; also, the t
側翼
軍隊或球隊隊形的左側或右側
either outermost edge of an army or naval fleet drawn up for combat; also, the two ends of a sports team's line-up on the pitch
The general ordered the cavalry to circle around and strike the enemy's left flank.
將軍命令騎兵迂迴攻擊敵軍的左翼。
military tactic: attack/protect the flank
A small group of soldiers managed to approach the flank from behind the ridge.
一小群士兵成功繞到山脊後方，逼近敵軍側翼。
Ryan instructed his defenders to guard the right flank throughout the game.
Ryan 指示他的後衛在整場比賽中守住右翼。
The navy positioned two destroyers to protect the fleet's southern flank.
海軍派出兩艘驅逐艦保護艦隊的南翼。
- wing
common in both military and sports for the outer section of a formation
- centre
the middle of a formation, opposite of the flank
文法句型
the + direction + flank
flank + of + noun
用法筆記
Often used in military and sports contexts with verbs like attack, protect, guard, cover, and strike. A force attacking the flank can gain a positional advantage.
常見錯誤
4. in ball games such as football and hockey, one of the two outer areas of the pit
邊路
球場兩側邊線區或該區球員
in ball games such as football and hockey, one of the two outer areas of the pitch near the touchline, or the players who operate in that part of the field
Andrés passed the ball to the right flank for the winger to chase.
Andrés 把球傳到右路，讓邊鋒向前追球。
pass out to the flank (football)
Real Madrid focused their attacks down the right flank, Vinícius stretching the defence.
皇家馬德里將攻勢集中在右路，Vinícius 不斷拉開對手的防線。
attack down the flank (football tactic)
Coach Harada sent his fastest winger, Takuya, to the left flank against the tired fullback.
原田教練把他最快的邊鋒 Takuya 派到左路，去衝擊疲憊的後衛。
The winger raced down the right flank and crossed the ball into the penalty area.
邊鋒沿右路快速推進，將球傳入禁區。
- wing
interchangeable in most sports contexts; 'wing' can also refer to a player position
- centre
the middle area of the field
文法句型
down the + direction + flank
on the + direction + flank
用法筆記
Common in football (soccer), rugby, and hockey commentary. The flank is contrasted with the centre — attacks down the flank are wider but less direct.
常見錯誤
5. a rugby position on the outer edge of a scrum formation, whose main job is to ta
側鋒
橄欖球爭球外側的位置
a rugby position on the outer edge of a scrum formation, whose main job is to tackle opponents and win back the ball
Kenji plays as a flank in his school's under-eighteen rugby team.
Kenji 在學校的十八歲以下橄欖球隊擔任側鋒。
plays as a flank (rugby position)
The flank must break away from the scrum quickly to tackle the opposing halfback.
側鋒必須迅速脫離爭球，衝出去擒抱對方的傳鋒。
Gabriel started at flank for Brazil's under-twenty team, leading the squad in tackles during the championship.
Gabriel 在巴西二十歲以下國家隊擔任側鋒，錦標賽中的擒抱次數領先全隊。
Playing flank, Thabo read the scrum-half's eyes and stole the ball at the breakdown.
Thabo 擔任側鋒，看準傳鋒的視線，在爭搶點把球偷走。
- flanker
the more common name for this position in modern rugby
文法句型
play as a flank
the flank + verb
用法筆記
There are two flank positions in rugby union: open-side flank and blind-side flank. In informal contexts, players are often just called 'flanks.'
flank — 動詞
- flankpresent simple I / you / we / they
- flanks3rd person singular
- flanking-ing form
- flankedpast simple
1. to stand or lie next to a person, object, or area, typically with one thing on e
位於兩側
位於某人或某物的兩旁
to stand or lie next to a person, object, or area, typically with one thing on each side
Tall pine trees flank the driveway leading up to the old farmhouse.
高大的松樹排列在通往農舍的車道兩旁。
active: trees flank the driveway
Two stone lions flank the main entrance of the city library.
兩座石獅子矗立在市立圖書館主入口的兩側。
The main road through the village is flanked by small shops and cafés.
村莊裡的主要道路兩旁盡是小型商店和咖啡館。
The garden path is flanked by rose bushes that bloom in early summer.
花園小徑兩旁種植著玫瑰叢，在初夏時節盛開。
文法句型
flank + noun
be flanked by + noun
用法筆記
Common in formal or descriptive writing. The passive form (be flanked by) is more frequent than the active. Subject is typically a pair or group of identical things positioned symmetrically.