side
Meaning: A surface, edge, or area; a position in a conflict or debate
Side refers to a surface of an object, a position relative to something ('left side'), or a party in a dispute ('take sides'). It can also mean aspect ('the funny side') or an extra dish ('side salad'). 'On the side' can mean secretly or as an extra. 'Side by side' means next to each other.
Examples
- There's a café on the other side of the road. 路的另一边有一家咖啡馆。Hay una cafetería al otro lado de la carretera.道路の向こう側にカフェがあります。도로 건너편에 카페가 있습니다.
- I'm trying to see both sides of the argument. 我正试图理解争论的双方观点。Estoy tratando de ver ambos lados del argumento.議論の両方の立場を見ようとしています。논쟁의 양쪽 입장을 모두 보려고 하고 있습니다.
- Would you like chips or salad as a side? 你想要薯条还是沙拉作为配菜?¿Quieres patatas fritas o ensalada como guarnición?サイドにチップスとサラダ、どちらがよろしいですか?사이드로 감자튀김과 샐러드 중 어느 것을 드시겠어요?
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'sīde' meaning 'flank, the long part of something', from Proto-Germanic 'sīdō'. Originally it referred to the longer surface of an object (as opposed to the end). The figurative sense of 'taking sides' in a dispute developed in the 15th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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