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.
太陽溫暖了山的西側。
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.
我們打算在比賽中攻擊他們的左翼。
the side area of an animal between its ribs and hip
She gently rubbed the horse's flank.
她輕輕地撫摸著馬的側腹。
to have someone or something on one or both sides
She walked out flanked by security on both sides.
她在兩側保安的護衛下走了出來。
to be located on one or both sides of something
Tall trees flank the road on both sides.
高大的樹木矗立在道路兩側。