flanking
[flˈæŋkɪŋ] /ˈflaŋk/ (ame, mw) · /flæŋk/ (bre, ipa) · [flˈæŋkɪŋ] /flæŋk/ (ame, ipa)
flanking — 名詞
1. The outer part of a person's or animal's body that curves outward below the ribs
側腹
肋骨與髖骨間的身體側面
The outer part of a person's or animal's body that curves outward below the ribs and above the hip.
Theo felt a sharp pain in his flank after twisting suddenly.
Theo 突然扭轉身體，感到側腹一陣劇痛。
collocation: flank pain
The horse's left flank was matted with mud from the long ride.
那匹馬的左側腹在長途騎乘後沾滿了泥巴。
possessive: someone's flank
The doctor gently pressed on the patient's flank to check for swelling.
醫生輕輕按壓病人的側腹，檢查是否有腫脹。
The old dog had a large scar on its flank from an operation years ago.
那隻老狗的側腹有一道多年前手術留下的大疤痕。
Each breath made the flank of the sleeping deer rise and fall softly.
沉睡中的鹿每呼吸一次，側腹就輕輕起伏。
- side
more general; 'flank' is more specific to the body area between ribs and hip
文法句型
the + flank
someone's + flank
left/right + flank
常見錯誤
2. A piece of meat taken from the lower side area of a cow, pig, or other animal, n
肋腹肉
動物側腹部位的肉塊
A piece of meat taken from the lower side area of a cow, pig, or other animal, near where the back leg joins the body.
The butcher recommended flank for tonight's stir-fry because it slices well.
肉販推薦用肋腹肉來做今晚的炒菜，因為很好切片。
countable/uncountable: flank as meat
Isabela marinated the flank for three hours before grilling it for dinner.
Isabela 將肋腹肉醃了三小時，然後烤來當晚餐。
Flank steak needs to be cut across the grain to keep it soft and tender.
側腹牛排必須逆紋切開，才能保持軟嫩的口感。
The restaurant serves grilled flank with a spicy sauce and rice.
那家餐廳供應烤肋腹肉，搭配辣醬和米飯。
- flank steak
specific term for beef flank used in cooking
文法句型
flank + noun (flank steak)
the + flank + of + animal
用法筆記
As a food item, 'flank' is most commonly used in the compound 'flank steak', which comes from a cow. The meat is lean and needs careful cooking to stay tender.
3. The left or right side of a large object, area of land, or man-made structure.
側面
物體或地形的左右側邊
The left or right side of a large object, area of land, or man-made structure.
The eastern flank of the mountain is too steep for climbing in winter.
山的東側面在冬天太陡峭，不適合攀爬。
collocation: eastern/western flank of
Two narrow doors were built into the flank of the old warehouse.
舊倉庫的側面開了兩扇窄門。
The northern flank of the hill catches the morning sun first.
小丘的北側面最先照到清晨的陽光。
The castle's western flank faces the sea and has no windows at all.
城堡的西側面面向大海，完全沒有窗戶。
文法句型
the + flank + of + object
eastern/western/northern/southern + flank
用法筆記
Common with directional adjectives (eastern, western, southern, northern) when describing large natural features like mountains, hills, or valleys.
4. The left or right edge of a group of soldiers, vehicles, or ships arranged in a
側翼
軍隊陣形的左右兩邊
The left or right edge of a group of soldiers, vehicles, or ships arranged in a formation, which is more open to attack.
The general sent two battalions to reinforce the left flank before dawn.
將軍在天亮前派遣兩個營去加強左側翼的防禦。
collocation: left/right flank
Enemy troops tried to circle around and strike the regiment from its flank.
敵軍試圖繞到側翼攻擊該團。
The commander ordered the cavalry to protect the exposed flank of the army.
指揮官命令騎兵保護軍隊暴露在外的側翼。
The warships moved into position to guard the fleet's southern flank.
戰艦移動到位，以守衛艦隊的南方側翼。
- wing
used similarly for military formations, especially in phrases like 'left wing' and 'right wing'
文法句型
the + left/right + flank
protect/attack/guard + the + flank
用法筆記
Frequently appears in military and strategic contexts. 'Flank' is also used in team sports to describe the left or right side of a formation.
flanking — 動詞
- flankingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- flankings3rd person singular
- flankinging-ing form
- flankingedpast simple
1. To be positioned next to someone or something on one side, or more commonly on b
位於…側面
位於某人或某物旁邊
To be positioned next to someone or something on one side, or more commonly on both sides.
Two tall stone lions flanked the entrance to the old city hall.
兩尊高大的石獅子位於舊市政廳入口的兩側。
active: flank + object
The president walked into the hall flanked by two security officers.
總統走進大廳，兩側由兩名安全人員陪同。
passive: be flanked by
Rows of cherry trees flank the path that leads up to the temple.
一排排櫻花樹位於通往寺廟的小徑兩旁。
The bride stood at the altar flanked by her two younger sisters.
新娘站在聖壇前，兩側是她的兩個妹妹。
A pair of large wooden cabinets flanked the fireplace in the living room.
兩座大型木櫃位於客廳壁爐的兩側。
文法句型
flank + noun phrase
be flanked by + noun phrase
flanked with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Very frequently used in the passive voice ('be flanked by') to describe what surrounds someone or something. The active form is less common but grammatically correct.
常見錯誤
2. To deliberately put people or things on both sides of a central person or object
置於兩側
將物品放在中央物件的兩邊
To deliberately put people or things on both sides of a central person or object, often for decoration, protection, or ceremony.
The wedding planner flanked the altar with two large flower arrangements.
婚禮策劃人在聖壇兩側擺放了兩大盆花藝裝飾。
pattern: flank X with Y
The homeowner flanked the driveway with tall palm trees for a grand look.
屋主在車道兩旁種了高大的棕櫚樹，營造出氣派的效果。
The decorator flanked the long sofa with matching lamps on both ends.
室內設計師在長沙發兩端各放了一盞相配的檯燈。
At the state dinner, guards flanked the entrance with ceremonial flags.
在國宴上，衛兵在入口兩側豎立了儀式用的旗幟。
- place on either side
more literal but less concise; 'flank' is more compact and formal
文法句型
flank + noun phrase + with/by + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is the person who arranges; the placed items follow 'with' or 'by'. More formal than simply saying 'put on both sides'.