side
side — 動詞
1. to choose to support a particular person, group, or opinion in an argument, conf
支持；偏袒
在爭論中選擇站在某一方
to choose to support a particular person, group, or opinion in an argument, conflict, or competition, especially when two opposing sides exist
Christopher sided with his brother against their parents' decision to move abroad.
Christopher 在父母決定移居國外時，選擇支持他的哥哥。
side + with + person + against + thing/decision
The union sided with the striking workers during the six-week contract dispute.
工會在長達六週的合約糾紛中，選擇支持罷工的勞工。
side + with + group/organisation
Élise always sides with whoever shares her opinion, regardless of the outcome.
Élise 總是支持與她意見相同的人，不管結果如何。
Rachid refused to side with either colleague and chose to work alone on the project.
Rachid 拒絕偏袒任何一位同事，選擇獨自完成這個專案。
During the debate, Arjun sided against the proposal after finding major flaws in it.
Arjun 在那場辯論中發現提案有重大缺陷後，轉而反對這項提案。
- support
broader and more frequent; can be used in any context, not just arguments
- back
similar meaning but can also involve providing money or resources, not just agreement
- align with
more formal; often used in political or strategic contexts
- oppose
the direct opposite; to be against rather than for
文法句型
side + with + somebody/something
side + against + somebody/something
side + with + somebody + against + somebody/something
用法筆記
Always used with with or against to indicate who or what is being supported. The verb side never takes a direct object — 'She sided him' is incorrect.
常見錯誤
side — 名詞
1. one of the upright outside faces of an object, such as the left or right panel o
側面；側邊
物體外側的平面
one of the upright outside faces of an object, such as the left or right panel of a box, rather than its upper, lower, forward-facing, or rearward parts
Beatrix painted the side of the old garden shed a bright shade of blue.
Beatrix 把舊花園小屋的側面漆成了亮藍色。
collocation: side of [object]
A long crack ran down the side of the clay pot after Hao dropped it.
Hao 摔破陶壺後，壺的側面出現了一道長裂縫。
The side of the mountain was covered in thick green moss and small ferns.
山側覆滿了厚厚的青苔和小蕨類植物。
Sana leaned her bicycle carefully against the side of the school building.
Sana 把腳踏車小心地靠在學校大樓的側面。
The label on the side of the cardboard box said "Fragile — handle with care."
紙箱側面的標籤上寫著「易碎——小心搬運」。
文法句型
side + of + noun
用法筆記
Refers to the lateral exterior surfaces of solid objects — use 'face' for front/back and 'top' or 'bottom' for horizontal surfaces.
常見錯誤
2. each of the two writable faces of a thin, flat material such as paper; also, the
面；頁面
紙張的正反面或書寫量
each of the two writable faces of a thin, flat material such as paper; also, the amount of text that fits on a single face
Indra wrote her phone number on the blank side of the paper flyer.
Indra 把電話號碼寫在傳單的空白面上。
prepositional phrase: on the blank side of
Vikram filled nearly four sides of his notebook with chemistry notes.
Vikram 寫了將近四頁的化學筆記。
quantifier: sides of [paper] for amount of writing
The teacher asked everyone to write their essay on only one side of the paper.
老師請大家把作文只寫在紙的一面。
A photo of the winning team appeared on the front side of the programme.
獲勝隊伍的照片出現在節目單的封面上。
Beatriz scribbled a shopping list on the reverse side of an old envelope.
Beatriz 在舊信封的背面潦草地寫了一張購物清單。
文法句型
both sides of + noun
on one side
用法筆記
Commonly paired with 'both sides' to refer to the front and back of a sheet of paper. The word 'page' itself can mean one side of a sheet.
常見錯誤
3. the line that marks the outer limit of a surface or area; the part of an open sp
邊；邊緣
區域或形狀的外圍界線
the line that marks the outer limit of a surface or area; the part of an open space that is furthest from its middle
A narrow dirt path runs along the side of the wheat field.
一條狹窄的土路沿著麥田的邊緣蜿蜒而行。
collocation: along the side of [field/road]
Kasia sat on the side of the pool, dipping her feet into the cool water.
Kasia 坐在游泳池邊，把雙腳浸入清涼的水中。
The taxi pulled over to the side of the road to let the ambulance pass.
計程車靠到路邊，讓救護車先通過。
Small yellow flowers grew all along the side of the gravel path through the park.
黃色的小花沿著公園碎石步道的邊緣綻放。
Gabriel parked his bicycle on the far side of the football pitch.
Gabriel 把腳踏車停在足球場的另一頭。
文法句型
side of [area]
the side of [road/river/field]
用法筆記
Often used with 'of' and a location word (road, field, river, pool). Distinguish from sense 1 (SURFACE): 'the side of the road' means the edge, not a flat surface of the road itself.
常見錯誤
4. the space that lies directly next to a person or thing, typically on one of the
旁邊；身旁
緊鄰某人或某物的位置
the space that lies directly next to a person or thing, typically on one of the two lateral sides
Hugo placed a glass of water on the table at the side of his bed.
Hugo 在床邊的桌上放了一杯水。
prepositional phrase: at the side of
Emily stood at her grandmother's side throughout the whole ceremony.
Emily 在整場儀式中都站在祖母的身邊。
The night-shift nurse kept a flashlight at the side of her chair.
值夜班的護士在椅子旁邊放了一支手電筒。
A small wooden table stood by the side of the sofa in the living room.
客廳裡，沙發旁邊擺了一張小木桌。
Rania left her umbrella at the side of the front door before going inside.
Rania 進門前把雨傘擱在前門旁邊。
- away from
at a distance from something
文法句型
at/by the side of [person/place]
用法筆記
Typically appears in the fixed phrases 'at the side of' or 'by the side of'. Not commonly used with 'a/an' — 'a side of the bed' would sound unnatural.
常見錯誤
5. a small serving of food, for instance steamed greens or a tossed salad, that acc
配菜；副餐
主餐之外附加的小份食物
a small serving of food, for instance steamed greens or a tossed salad, that accompanies the central dish of a meal
Aylin ordered a side of roasted vegetables to go with her grilled salmon.
Aylin 點了一份烤蔬菜作為烤鮭魚的配菜。
grammar: a side of [food]
The lunch menu lets you choose either salad or french fries as your side.
午餐菜單讓你可以選擇沙拉或薯條作為配菜。
Sade asked the waiter for an extra side of rice with her curry.
Sade 向服務生多要了一份白飯搭配她的咖哩。
The grilled chicken comes with a light side of steamed broccoli and carrots.
烤雞附上一份清淡的蒸青花菜和紅蘿蔔作為配菜。
For an extra two dollars, you can add a side of sweet potato wedges.
多加兩塊錢，你就可以加一份地瓜薯條。
- side dish
the full form; slightly more formal
- side order
used when ordering in a restaurant
文法句型
a side of [food]
[food] as a side
用法筆記
Commonly used in restaurant menus. 'Side' can stand alone ('with a side of salad') or be part of the compound 'side dish'. Not used for the main course.
常見錯誤
6. placed closely together, all facing the same way
並排；並肩
彼此相鄰且朝同一方向
placed closely together, all facing the same way
The two friends walked side by side along the sandy beach at sunset.
兩個朋友在日落時分沿著沙灘並肩散步。
idiom: side by side (adverbial phrase)
Noor and Lan sat side by side on the long bench in the school hallway.
Noor 和 Lan 並肩坐在學校走廊的長椅上。
The cookbooks stood side by side on the kitchen shelf, arranged by colour.
食譜書按照顏色排列，並排站在廚房的架子上。
Three large paintings hung side by side in the gallery's main hallway.
三幅大型畫作並排掛在藝廊的主走廊上。
The two families worked side by side in the community garden all morning.
兩個家庭整個早上在社區菜園裡並肩工作。
- alongside each other
emphasises parallel positioning
- next to each other
more literal, less idiomatic
- apart
separated by a distance
文法句型
side by side
用法筆記
Functions as an adverbial phrase — it does not take a determiner. Can be used literally (people next to each other) or figuratively (working together).
常見錯誤
7. a part of an area, object, or space that is located on one half or the other of
邊；側
相對於中央線的一側
a part of an area, object, or space that is located on one half or the other of an imagined line through the centre
The children sat on the far side of the room, away from the window.
孩子們坐在房間的遠邊，遠離窗戶。
collocation: on the far / other / opposite side
The note was written on the left side of the page.
那張紙條寫在頁面的左側。
Our house is on the other side of the river.
我們的房子在河的對岸。
Reuben parked his car on the opposite side of the street.
Reuben 把車停在馬路的對面。
Chiara looked across to the far side of the field, where the horses were grazing.
Chiara 望向田野的遠邊，馬兒正在那裡吃草。
8. the area of a person's body between the arm and the hip, on the left or the righ
體側；脅部
人體腋下到髖骨之間
the area of a person's body between the arm and the hip, on the left or the right
The doctor asked Ilan to lift his arm so she could examine his side.
醫生請 Ilan 抬起手臂以便檢查他的體側。
possessive determiner + side for body part
A sharp pain in her right side sent Anya to the clinic.
右側一陣劇痛讓 Anya 去了診所。
William felt a tap on his side and turned around quickly.
William 感覺有人輕拍他的側身，便迅速轉過頭來。
The bruise on Nila's side was dark purple after the fall.
跌倒後，Nila 身體側面的瘀傷呈深紫色。
- flank
more technical or medical term for the same body area
用法筆記
This sense almost always appears with a possessive determiner (my side, his side) and is usually singular.
9. a television station or channel that broadcasts programmes
頻道；電視台
播放節目的電視頻道（英式非正式）
a television station or channel that broadcasts programmes
What side is the football match on tonight?
今晚的足球賽在哪一台播出？
informal British: 'what side is [programme] on?'
The documentary is on the other side, after the news.
那部紀錄片在新聞之後，在另一台播出。
Sven flicked through the sides but could not find anything good to watch.
Sven 快速切換頻道，但找不到好看的節目。
We switched to a different side to catch the film.
我們轉到另一台去收看那部電影。
用法筆記
This British informal use is common in casual conversation but sounds unnatural in American English, where 'channel' is the standard term.
常見錯誤
10. motion that goes leftwards and then rightwards repeatedly, turning back after ea
左右；來回
從左到右再回左的交替移動
motion that goes leftwards and then rightwards repeatedly, turning back after each direction
The pendulum of the clock swung slowly from side to side.
時鐘的鐘擺緩慢地左右擺動。
fixed phrase: from side to side
Kenji shook his head from side to side to show he disagreed.
Kenji 左右搖頭表示他不同意。
The boat rocked from side to side in the rough sea.
船在波濤洶湧的海面上左右搖晃。
Imani moved her hips from side to side as she danced to the music.
Imani 隨著音樂跳舞時，臀部左右擺動。
用法筆記
This sense nearly always appears in the fixed phrase 'from side to side', which functions as an adverbial describing alternating movement.
11. half of a butchered animal, cut lengthwise and sold as a single piece of meat
半扇；半邊
屠宰後動物的一半身體，做為肉品
half of a butchered animal, cut lengthwise and sold as a single piece of meat
The butcher hung a side of beef from a hook in the cold room.
肉販將半扇牛肉掛在冷藏室的掛鉤上。
structure: a side of [animal]
The caterer ordered a whole side of salmon for the wedding banquet.
外燴業者為婚禮宴席訂購了整半扇鮭魚。
A side of lamb was roasting slowly over the fire at the festival.
半扇羊肉在營火上慢慢烘烤。
The restaurant bought a side of pork to make their own sausages.
那家餐廳買了半扇豬肉來自己製作香腸。
- half
a more general term that can also mean one of two equal parts of a butchered animal
用法筆記
This term is used mainly in professional kitchens, butcheries, and wholesale meat trading. The animal name follows 'side of' (side of beef, side of pork).
12. one of the teams, groups, or individuals that compete or argue against each othe
對立方；隊伍
比賽或爭論中的對立團體
one of the teams, groups, or individuals that compete or argue against each other in a game, debate, war, or conflict
Mateo scored the winning goal for his side in the final minute of the match.
Mateo 在比賽最後一分鐘為他的隊伍攻入致勝的一球。
possessive + side for a team
Both sides agreed to meet again next week to continue the negotiations.
雙方同意下週再次會面，繼續進行談判。
Roya argued passionately for her side during the school debate.
Roya 在學校辯論中為她的一方據理力爭。
The two sides in the conflict finally signed a peace agreement.
衝突雙方終於簽署了和平協議。
Each side presented its case to the judge in turn.
每方輪流向法官陳述自己的論點。
- opponent
the individual or group on the other side
用法筆記
This noun can take a singular or plural verb depending on whether the group is seen as a unit ('the side is winning') or as individuals ('the side are arguing among themselves').
常見錯誤
13. the group, army, or person you choose to support when two or more opposing force
陣營；立場
衝突或競爭中所支持的一方
the group, army, or person you choose to support when two or more opposing forces are in a disagreement, competition, or war
Andrei chose to fight on the side of the rebels during the civil war.
Andrei 選擇在內戰中加入反抗軍的陣營。
collocation: on the side of [group]
The senator was asked which side she was on in the debate over the new tax law.
這位參議員被問到她在稅改辯論中支持哪一方。
France entered the conflict on the side of the American colonies in 1778.
法國於 1778 年加入北美殖民地的陣營參戰。
The newspaper was accused of favouring one side over the other during the election.
該報被指控在選舉期間偏袒某一方。
In any dispute, Nila tries to understand both sides before choosing where she stands.
在任何爭議中，Nila 都會先了解雙方立場，才決定自己的選擇。
用法筆記
Typically used with the preposition 'on' (on the side of, on someone's side) or with the verb 'take' (take sides, take someone's side).
常見錯誤
14. the person whose opinion you express agreement with or defend during a disagreem
支持的一方
人際爭論中所相挺的人
the person whose opinion you express agreement with or defend during a disagreement between people you know personally
In the argument about the new office rules, Eitan was firmly on Fatima's side.
在關於新辦公室規定的爭論中，Eitan 堅定站在 Fatima 那一邊。
collocation: on [someone's] side
The other students all took the teacher's side when the class discussed the homework policy.
其他學生在課堂討論作業政策時都站在老師那一邊。
collocation: take [someone's] side
My mother is always on my side when I disagree with my father about weekend plans.
當我和父親為了週末計畫意見不合時，母親總是站在我這邊。
Ignacio asked his teammates whose side they were on in the dispute with the coach.
Ignacio 問他的隊友在與教練的爭執中他們支持誰。
It is hard to stay on a friend's side when they keep making choices you disagree with.
當朋友一直做出你不同意的決定時，很難繼續站在他們那一邊。
- in someone's corner
informal idiom, often used for personal support in disputes or competitions
用法筆記
Unlike sense 13 (TAKE SIDES), this sense focuses on personal, interpersonal support rather than aligning with a group in a larger conflict. The person supported is usually named or identified by a relationship (my brother's side, the manager's side).
常見錯誤
15. a particular opinion or point of view held by someone in a discussion, negotiati
立場；觀點
討論或爭論中的意見
a particular opinion or point of view held by someone in a discussion, negotiation, or dispute, especially when contrasted with an opposing view
Felipe tried to understand both sides of the argument before making up his own mind.
Felipe 在做出決定之前，試著了解爭論雙方的觀點。
collocation: both sides of [a discussion]
When you look at the issue from the other side, the problem seems much less serious.
當你從另一個角度來看這件事時，問題似乎就沒那麼嚴重了。
Arjun presented his side of the story to the manager after receiving the complaint.
Arjun 在收到投訴後向主管陳述了他這一方的說法。
The committee listened carefully to each side before voting on the new policy.
委員會在對新政策投票前仔細聽取了各方的意見。
The lawyer argued her side so well that the jury took less than an hour to reach a verdict.
這位律師為她這一方的論點辯護得非常好，陪審團不到一小時就做出了裁決。
- point of view
more neutral and less emotional than 'side'; suggests a reasoned perspective
- position
more formal, often used in politics, law, or business negotiations
- perspective
emphasises the way someone sees the issue, not just their opinion
用法筆記
Commonly used in the phrase 'hear both sides' or 'listen to all sides' in legal, political, or workplace contexts where balanced consideration is expected.
16. one of the different elements that make up a wider matter, such as a job, a prob
方面；層面
情況中可獨立看待的部分
one of the different elements that make up a wider matter, such as a job, a problem, or a plan, which you can think about on its own
Selim asked his boss to look at the financial side of the proposal first.
Selim 請他的主管先看提案的財務層面。
collocation: the financial / practical / technical side
The teaching side of the job takes up most of Takeshi's time and energy.
這份工作的教學部分佔用了 Takeshi 大部分的時間和精力。
There is always a positive side to every difficulty, even when it is hard to see at first.
每一個困難都有光明的一面，即使一開始很難看出來。
The environmental side of the project was handled by a separate team of engineers.
該專案的環境方面由另一組工程師負責處理。
On the technical side, the new software runs much faster than the old version.
在技術方面，新軟體的執行速度比舊版本快很多。
用法筆記
This sense is often introduced with 'on the … side of' or '… side of something' where the blank is an adjective (financial, practical, creative, human, etc.). It is different from sense 15 (OPINION) because it describes a facet of a situation, not a point of view argued by someone.
常見錯誤
17. a particular part of someone's personality or nature, especially one that shows
一面；特質
性格中的某一特徵
a particular part of someone's personality or nature, especially one that shows in certain situations or moods
Jude has a very kind side that he does not always show to strangers.
Jude 有非常善良的一面，只是他不常對陌生人表現出來。
structure: possessive + [adjective] + side
The stressful situation brought out a side of Camille that her colleagues had never seen before.
緊張的局勢讓 Camille 的同事們見到了她從未展現過的一面。
collocation: bring out a side of [someone]
Most people only saw his professional side, but his family knew he was playful at home.
大多數人只看到他專業的一面，但家人知道他在家時很愛玩。
There is a stubborn side to Iris that makes teamwork difficult from time to time.
Iris 個性中有固執的一面，有時會讓團隊合作變得困難。
The coach tried to bring out the competitive side of each player before the final match.
教練在決賽前試圖激發出每位選手的競爭特質。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 16 (ASPECT): this sense applies only to a person's character, while sense 16 applies to situations, systems, or activities. Frequently used with adjectives describing traits (generous side, cruel side, childish side).
常見錯誤
18. the part of a family connected through either the mother or the father, consider
血緣；方
父母其中一方的家族分支
the part of a family connected through either the mother or the father, considered as a particular line of ancestry or descent
Kofi inherited his height from his mother's side of the family.
Kofi 的身高是遺傳自他母親那一方的家族。
structure: [parent]'s side of the family
Grandma Sumin on my father's side came to this country as a young girl.
我父親那邊的祖母 Sumin 小時候就來到了這個國家。
There are musicians on both sides of the family, so the talent is no surprise.
家族兩邊都有音樂家，所以這項天賦一點也不令人意外。
The family home has been passed down through the father's side for over a hundred years.
這棟祖宅已經透過父系一方傳承了超過一百年。
Yael traced her family history and discovered relatives in Ireland on her mother's side.
Yael 追溯家族歷史，發現母親那一方有親戚住在愛爾蘭。
用法筆記
Almost always used in the possessive pattern '[someone's] side of the family' or 'on the [mother's/father's] side'. This sense is different from the general word 'side' in that it specifically refers to family lineage and ancestry.
常見錯誤
19. a way of behaving or speaking that makes others think you believe yourself super
傲慢
自認高人一等的態度
a way of behaving or speaking that makes others think you believe yourself superior to them
Théo never put on side, even after becoming the team captain.
Théo 從不擺架子，即使當上了隊長也一樣。
phrasal pattern: put on side
There was no side to Miss Rania; she was friendly with everyone.
Rania 小姐一點也不傲慢，她對每個人都很友善。
pattern: there is no side to [person]
Eitan's side was obvious when he refused to talk to the new staff.
Eitan 拒絕和新同事說話時，他傲慢的態度很明顯。
The old teacher disliked the young doctor's side and his rude tone.
那位老老師不喜歡年輕醫生傲慢的態度和粗魯的語氣。
People stopped inviting Christopher because of the side he always showed.
大家不再邀請 Christopher，因為他總是表現出傲慢的態度。
- arrogance
more general and neutral in register; works in both British and American English
- pretentiousness
focuses on trying to appear more important than one is, not just feeling superior
- haughtiness
suggests a cold, superior manner with others
- conceit
emphasises an inflated opinion of one's own abilities or worth
文法句型
put on side
have/show no side
[possessive] side
用法筆記
Almost always used in negative constructions, questions, or fixed phrases such as 'put on side' and 'have no side'. This sense is distinctly British and may sound odd or be misunderstood in American English.
常見錯誤
side — 形容詞
1. used to describe something that is less important or less central than the main
次要；附帶的
非主要的，重要性較低的
used to describe something that is less important or less central than the main thing being done or considered — for example, a side issue that arises during a meeting, or the side effects of a medicine that are not its main purpose.
The headache was a side effect of the medication, not a new illness.
頭痛是這種藥物的副作用，而不是新的疾病。
collocation: side effect
Karim earns extra money from a side business selling handmade furniture online.
Karim 靠販售手工家具的副業多賺了一些錢。
The committee spent so long debating the side issues that they forgot the main topic.
委員會花了太多時間討論枝節問題，反而忘了主要議題。
What started as a side project quickly became the most exciting work of Noa's career.
原本只是 Noa 的副業計畫，很快變成她職業生涯中最令人興奮的工作。
The side benefits of the job include free meals and a company car.
這份工作的附加福利包括免費餐點和一輛公司配車。
- secondary
more general; can be used both before and after a noun
- minor
suggests smaller size or importance rather than being an extra to something main
- incidental
formal; implies something happens as a chance result of the main activity
- subsidiary
formal; often used of businesses or roles that support a larger operation
文法句型
side + noun
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). Common in compound-like phrases such as 'side effect', 'side issue', and 'side project'. Not used predicatively — you cannot say 'The issue is side.'
常見錯誤
2. placed on or near the edge or outer part of something, rather than in the middle
旁邊；側邊
位於邊緣而非中央的
placed on or near the edge or outer part of something, rather than in the middle or at the front — for example, a side door that is not the main entrance, or a side street that branches off a larger road.
James asked the taxi driver to wait by the side entrance of the concert hall.
James 請計程車司機在音樂廳的側門等候。
collocation: side entrance
The café has a lovely garden through the side gate next to the old oak.
穿過老橡樹旁的側門，咖啡廳有一個美麗的花園。
Rodrigo parked his scooter on a quiet side street near the market square.
Rodrigo 把他的機車停在市場廣場附近一條安靜的巷子裡。
A narrow side path led walkers up the hill away from the busy main road.
一條狹窄的側邊小徑引導健行者離開繁忙的主要道路，走上山坡。
The restaurant's side window looks out onto a small courtyard with flowers.
餐廳的側窗面向一個種滿花草的小庭院。
文法句型
side + noun
用法筆記
Like 'secondary' sense above, this meaning is used only before a noun (attributive). Common in compound-like phrases that describe entrances, roads, positions, and attached parts of buildings.