lengthways

IPA/ˈleŋkθweɪz/
KK[lˈɛŋθwˌez]IPA/ˈleŋkθweɪz/

lengthways — adverb

1. following the longer side or dimension of an object, from one end to the other,

1.副詞B1
釋義

following the longer side or dimension of an object, from one end to the other, rather than across its shorter side

例句

To prepare the carrots, Kian cut them lengthways into thin strips.

common with cooking verbs: cut + lengthways

A long cushion was placed lengthways on the window seat.

passive: be placed lengthways

同義詞
  • lengthwise

    interchangeable in all contexts

  • along

    less precise; 'along' can describe any direction, while 'lengthways' specifically follows the longest side

反義詞
  • crossways

    describes the direction across the shorter side of an object

  • crosswise

    same as crossways; across rather than along

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs of cutting, folding, or arranging objects. Common in cooking instructions and DIY guides.

常見錯誤

❌Cut the cucumber crossways to make long pieces.
✅Cut the cucumber lengthways to make long pieces.
💡'crossways' means across the shorter side, not along the longer side.