flank
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/flæŋk/
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/flæŋk/
the side part of something like a building or mountain
The sun warmed the western flank of the hill.
太阳温暖了山的西侧。
the left or right side of an army in battle or a sports team in a game
We aimed to strike their left flank during the match.
我们打算在比赛中攻击他们的左翼。
the side area of an animal between its ribs and hip
She gently rubbed the horse's flank.
她轻轻地抚摸着马的侧腹。
to have someone or something on one or both sides
She walked out flanked by security on both sides.
她在两侧保安的护卫下走了出来。
to be located on one or both sides of something
Tall trees flank the road on both sides.
高大的树木矗立在道路两侧。