lengthwise

/ˈleŋ(k)th-ˌwīz ˈlen(t)th-/ (ame, mw)

lengthwise — 副詞

1. following the longest dimension of an object, from one end to the other — for ex

1.副詞B1
釋義

縱向地

沿物體最長方向

following the longest dimension of an object, from one end to the other — for example, cutting a carrot so the pieces are long and thin, or placing a sofa so its longest side faces the wall

例句

Suki sliced the cucumber lengthwise and arranged the pieces on a plate.

Suki 把小黃瓜縱向切片，然後把瓜片擺在盤子上。

The old sofa was turned lengthwise so it could pass through the narrow doorway.

那張舊沙發被轉成直向，這樣才能通過狹窄的門口。

passive voice: was turned + lengthwise for physical reorientation

同義詞
  • lengthways

    British English variant; identical in meaning

  • longitudinally

    more formal or technical; used in scientific contexts, anatomy, or engineering

反義詞
  • crosswise

    across the shorter dimension of an object

  • widthwise

    specifically along the width rather than the length

用法筆記

Commonly paired with action verbs involving cutting, folding, turning, splitting, or positioning objects. For an alternative with the same meaning, British English speakers often use lengthways.

常見錯誤

❌The movie felt lengthwise and boring.
✅The movie felt lengthy and boring.
💡lengthwise refers to physical direction, not duration; use lengthy for talking about time.