side

noun

/saɪd/

Idioms

left/right左；右

[countable, usually singular] either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central line（由想象的中线分出的）一边，一侧

the right side of the brain脑的右半部
satellite links to the other side of the world与世界的另一边卫星连线
on the… side (of something) They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan.在日本驾车靠左行。
She was on the far side of the room.她在房间的那一边。
They crossed from one side of London to the other.他们从伦敦的这一头到了另一头。
Keep on your side of the bed!你还是睡你那边吧！
a factory on the west side of town城西的一间工厂

A car was coming in their direction on the wrong side of the road.一辆汽车逆行向他们冲过来。
She got in the passenger side of the car.她坐在了副驾驶位置。
the left-hand side of the page页面左侧
the sunny, leeward side of the island海岛朝阳背风的一面

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

far
opposite
other
…

preposition

side of
at one side
at the side
…

phrases

sunny side up

[countable, usually singular] a position or an area to the left or right of something（事物左方或右方的）一旁，一边，一侧

He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river.他过桥到了河对岸。
The opposite side of the street was still in shadow.街道的对面仍然笼罩在阴影中。
on a/the side (of something) There is a large window on either side of the front door.前门两侧各有一个大窗户。
people on both sides of the Atlantic大西洋两岸的人
a town on this side of the border边境这边的一个城镇
She saw James standing on the other side of the fence.她看见詹姆斯站在栅栏的另一边。
She tilted her head to one side.她把头歪到一边。

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

far
opposite
other
…

preposition

side of
at one side
at the side
…

phrases

sunny side up

not top or bottom侧面

[countable] one of the flat surfaces of something that is not the top or bottom, front or back侧面

A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet.文件柜的侧面贴了一张通知。
on the side (of something) Write your name on the side of the box.把你的姓名写在盒子的侧面。
There's a scratch on the side of my car.我的汽车侧面有一道划痕。
Now lay the jar on its side.现在把广口瓶侧着放倒。
The ship was damaged on her starboard side.船的右舷受损。
at the side (of something) The kitchen door is at the side of the house.厨房门开在房子的侧面。
a side door/window/panel侧门/侧窗/侧板
a side wall/entrance侧墙/入口

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

far
opposite
other
…

preposition

side of
at one side
at the side
…

phrases

sunny side up

[countable] the vertical or sloping surface around something, but not the top or bottom of it斜面；垂直面

A path went up the side of the hill.沿着山坡往上有一条小路。
Brush the sides of the tin with butter.在烤模的四周刷上黄油。
We could see sheep grazing on the side of the mountain.我们可以看到羊在山边吃草。

edge边缘

[countable] a part near the edge of something; an area just beyond the edge of something边缘；边

The stream flows into the south side of the lake.这条小溪流入湖的南边。
A path leads down one side of the garden.一条小道向花园的一侧延伸。
We planted tulips along the side of the lawn.我们沿草坪的边缘种上了郁金香。
on the side of something She sat on the side of the bed.她坐在床边。
The player received treatment on the side of the pitch.这名球员在球场边接受了治疗。
at the side of something A van was parked at the side of the road.路边停着一辆面包车。

see also bedside, fireside, ringside, riverside, roadside, seaside

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

far
opposite
other
…

preposition

side of
at one side
at the side
…

phrases

sunny side up

of body身体

[countable, usually singular] either the right or left part of a person’s body, from the armpit (= where the arm joins the body) to the hip (= where the leg joins the body)侧面；胁

I've got a stitch in my side (= a sudden pain from running or laughing).我就是受不了他的幼稚。
She has a pain down her right side.她身子右边疼。
on your side He was lying on his side.他侧卧着。

Emily turned onto her side and yawned.埃米莉侧过身，打了个哈欠。
He is paralysed down his left side as a result of polio.因小儿麻痹症他左半身瘫痪。
I always sleep on my side because I'm not comfortable on my back.我总是侧身睡觉，因为仰卧不舒服。
I laughed until my sides ached.我笑得都岔气了。

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

left
left-hand
right
…

side + verb

ache
hurt

preposition

down your side
in the/your side
on your side
…

phrases

at somebody’s side
side by side
a pain in your side
…

of something flat and thin平而薄的东西

[countable] either of two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper or cloth一面

The upper side of the leaf was a much darker green.叶子的上半部分是暗得多的绿色。
The reverse side of the coin has a picture of a flower.硬币的背面是一朵花。
on a/the side (of something) Write on one side of the paper only.只在纸的一面写。
Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side.牛排两面各煎两分钟。

page页

[countable] the amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paper一面纸的文字

He told us not to write more than three sides.他告诉我们写字不要超过三面纸。

mathematics数学

[countable] any of the flat surfaces of a solid object（立体的）面

A cube has six sides.立方体有六面。
Each side of the pyramid is greater than five acres in area.金字塔的每一边面积都大于五英亩。

enlarge image

[countable] any of the lines that form a flat shape such as a square or triangle（平面图形的）边

a shape with five sides五边形
The farm buildings form three sides of a square.这几栋农舍构成一个正方形的三个边。

-sided有…面（或边）

used in adjectives to state the number or type of sides（构成形容词）有…面（或边）的

a six-sided object六面体
a glass-sided container玻璃面的容器

near to somebody/something某人／某物的近旁

[singular] a place or position very near to somebody/something近旁；旁边；身边

at/by somebody's/something's side Her husband stood at her side.她丈夫站在她身边。
She was glad to have him by her side.她很高兴有他在身边。
Keep close to my side.紧挨着我，别走开。
Her friends never seem to leave her side.她的朋友似乎从未离开过她。
He rushed to be at her side.他急忙跑到她身边。

in war/argument战争；争论

[countable] one of the two or more people or groups taking part in an argument, war, etc.一方；一派

Both sides agreed to restore diplomatic relations.双方同意恢复外交关系。
At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides.战争期间，他好像在某个时候曾经转投对方营垒。
Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war.在核战争中，双方都有能力摧毁对方。
We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides.我们最终达成一项各方都能接受的协议。
The two sides announced a deal yesterday.双方昨天宣布达成协议。
on the… side to be on the winning/losing side在获胜／失败一方
There are faults on both sides.双方都有错。
There is anger on both sides of the political divide.政治分歧双方都很愤怒。

Each side accused the other of firing first.双方均指责对方开火在先。
He switched sides and joined the opposition.他转换立场加入了敌对派。
Let both sides argue their case.让双方各自陈述自己的理由。
There were casualties on both sides of the conflict.冲突双方均有伤亡。
War forces people to choose sides.战争迫使人们选择不同的阵营。
The other side maintains that the project will not be affordable.另一方坚持说负担不起该项目。

Topics Opinion and argumentb2

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

opposing
losing
winning
…

verb + side

choose
switch

side + verb

accuse somebody
argue something
want something
…

preposition

on side

phrases

on both sides

[countable] one of the opinions, attitudes, or positions held by somebody in an argument, a business arrangement, etc.一方的意见（或态度、立场）

We heard both sides of the argument.我们听过了辩论双方的意见。
I just want you to hear my side of the story first.我只想要你先听听我的说法。
One side of the debate is articulated best by France and Germany.法国和德国最能说明这场辩论的一面。
The defendant has had no opportunity to put his side of the case.被告没有机会表明自己的观点。
Will you keep your side of the bargain?你那一方能不能遵守协议？
on the… side On the plus side, the film is beautifully shot and edited.从好的方面来说，这部电影拍摄和剪辑都很漂亮。

Topics Opinion and argumentb2

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

bright
plus
positive
…

verb + side

have
show
hide
…

preposition

side to

phrases

somebody’s side of the story
see the funny side (of something)

aspect方面

[countable] a particular aspect of something, especially a situation or a person’s character方面

These poems reveal her gentle side.这些诗显示出她温柔的一面。
It's interesting to see another side of a story that is so well known.看到如此广为人知的故事的另一面很有趣。
It's good you can see the funny side of the situation.你能看到情况可笑的一面，这很好。
I'll take care of that side of things.那方面的事情由我来处理。
This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed.我以前从来不知道艾伦还有这样的一面。
the darker side of human nature人性的阴暗面
a behind-the-scenes documentary which promises to show a side of him rarely seen in public一部幕后纪录片，承诺展现他鲜为人知的一面

feeling that you are better优越感

[uncountable] (especially in negative sentences尤用于否定句) (British English, informal) a feeling that you are better than other people优越感；架子

There was no side to him at all.他一点架子也没有。

sports team运动队

[countable] a sports team运动队

As captain, Pryce is confident of leading his side to victory.作为队长，普赖斯自信能率领队伍取胜。
The French have a very strong side.法国队非常强大。
We were on the winning/losing side.我们支持获胜／失利的一方。
As the home side, they were expected to play an attacking game.他们是主队，预计会采用进攻的打法。

of family亲属

[countable] the part of your family that people belong to who are related either to your mother or to your father母系；父系；血统

a cousin on my father’s side (= a child of my father’s brother or sister)我父亲那边的表亲

Collocations Dictionaryadjective

left
left-hand
right
…

side + verb

ache
hurt

preposition

down your side
in the/your side
on your side
…

phrases

at somebody’s side
side by side
a pain in your side
…

food食物

[countable] (North American English, informal) a side dish (= a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal)与自己所处情况不同的一面；事物的另一面

Your dinner comes with a choice of two sides.您的正餐有两道配菜可供选择。

meat肉

[countable] a side of beef/bacon, etc. one of the two halves of an animal that has been killed for meat一扇（牛肉／熏猪肉等）

TV channel电视频道

[countable] (old-fashioned, British English, informal) a television channel电视频道

What's on the other side?另一个频道上演什么？

词源Old English sīde ‘left or right part of the body’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zijde and German Seite, probably from a base meaning ‘extending lengthways’.

Idioms

be on somebody’s side

to support and agree with somebody站在某人一边；和某人观点一致
- I'm definitely on your side in this.在这个问题上，我毫不含糊地站在你这一边。
- Whose side are you on anyway?你到底赞成谁的观点呢？
Topics Opinion and argumentc2

a bit on the side

(British English, slang) the boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with somebody else婚外情人；第三者
- Is he your bit on the side?他是你的助手吗？

come down on one side of the fence or the other

to choose between two possible choices二者择其一；支持两方中的一方Topics Preferences and decisionsc2

err on the side of something

to show too much of a good quality in order to avoid showing too little过于；偏向于（好的特质）
- I thought it was better to err on the side of caution (= to be too careful rather than take a risk).我认为宁可过于谨慎也不要冒风险。

from side to side

moving to the left and then to the right and then back again左右来回（摇摆）
- He shook his head slowly from side to side.他慢慢地摇了摇头。
- The ship rolled from side to side.船左右摇晃。
- The cat sat with its tail twitching from side to side.猫蹲坐着，尾巴左右摆动。

from/on the wrong side of the tracks

from or living in a poor area or part of town来自（城里的）贫民区；住在贫穷的地区（或城区）

get on the right/wrong side of somebody

to make somebody pleased with you/annoyed with you讨得某人的欢心；惹得某人恼怒

get out of bed on the wrong side (British English)

(North American English get up on the wrong side of the bed)

to be in a bad mood for the whole day for no particular reason（无缘由地）一起床就整天情绪不好

the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence)

(saying) said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation草是那边绿；这山望着那山高

have something on your side

to have something as an advantage that will make it more likely that you will achieve something有…的优势
- She may not win this year, but she does have youth on her side.她也许今年赢不了，可是她的确有年轻的优势。
Topics Successc2

know which side your bread is buttered

(informal) to know where you can get an advantage for yourself知道自己的利益所在

laugh on the other side of your face

(British English, informal) to be forced to change from feeling pleased or satisfied to feeling disappointed or annoyed转喜为忧；得意变成失意；笑脸变为苦脸
- He’ll be laughing on the other side of his face when he reads my letter.当他看到我的信时，他会笑得前仰后合。

let the side down

(especially British English) to fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or to behave in a way that makes them disappointed使自己人失望；未能帮助（或支持）自己的一方
- You can always rely on Maggie—she’d never let the side down.你可以一直依靠玛吉——她从来不会让任何人失望。
- I felt I was letting the side down by not going to the wedding.我没有去参加婚礼，感觉让自己人失望了。
Topics Difficulty and failurec2

look on the bright side

to be cheerful or positive about a bad situation, for example by thinking only of the advantages and not the disadvantages（对坏情况）持乐观态度，看到光明的一面
- Look on the bright side. You managed to do more than I did.看好的一面吧，你比我当初做的多多了。

not leave somebody’s side

to stay with somebody, especially in order to take care of them（尤指为了照顾）不离某人左右

on/from all sides | on/from every side

in or from all directions; everywhere从四面八方；到处
- We realized we were surrounded on all sides.我们意识到我们被包围了。
- Disaster threatens on every side.灾祸四伏。
- She was bombarded with questions from all sides.她被来自各方面的问题轰炸着。

on the big, small, high, etc. side

(informal) slightly too big, small, high, etc.稍偏大（或小、高等）
- These shoes are a little on the tight side.这双鞋略有点紧。
- Don’t you think you’re a bit on the short side to play basketball?你不认为你打篮球有点偏了吗？

on the credit side

used to introduce the good points about somebody/something, especially after the bad points have been mentioned（尤用于提及缺点之后）就优点方面而言
- On the credit side, she’s always willing to work very late.从好的方面来说，她总是愿意工作到很晚。

on the distaff side

(old-fashioned) on the woman’s side of the family母方家族的；母系的

on/to one side

out of your way在（或到）一边；在（或到）一旁
- I left my bags on one side.我把几个包丢在一边。
to be dealt with later搁置；暂不处理
- I put his complaint to one side until I had more time.我把他的投诉放到一边，等时间充裕些再处理。
- Leaving that to one side for a moment, are there any other questions?把这个先放一放，还有没有别的问题？

on the right/wrong side of 40, 50, etc.

(informal) younger or older than 40, 50, etc. years of age不到／已过 40 岁（或 50 岁等）

on the safe side

being especially careful; taking no risks谨慎为是；不冒险
- I took some extra cash just to be on the safe side.我多带了一些现金，以防万一。

on the side (informal)

in addition to your main job作为副业；兼职；在正事之外
- a mechanic who buys and sells cars on the side兼做汽车买卖的机修工
secretly or illegally秘密地；偷偷摸摸地；非法地
- He's married but he has a girlfriend on the side.他有妻室，但暗地里还有一个女友。
(especially North American English) (of food in a restaurant餐馆的食物) served at the same time as the main part of the meal, but on a separate plate作为配菜

on the wrong side of the law

in trouble with the police违法

the other side of the coin

the aspect of a situation that is the opposite of or contrasts with the one you have been talking about事情的另一面

right side up

(North American English) with the top part turned to the top; in the correct, normal position正面朝上；位置正确；在正常位置
- I dropped my toast, but luckily it fell right side up.我把烤面包掉在地上，但幸好它正面朝上。
opposite upside down

side by side

close together and facing in the same direction并排；并肩地
- There were two children ahead, walking side by side.前面有两个孩子肩并肩走着。
- The two sat side by side on the bench.两人并排坐在凳子上。
together, without any difficulties并行不悖；相安无事
- We have been using both systems, side by side, for two years.两年来，两套系统我们一直同时使用，互不影响。
- The two communities exist happily side by side.两个群体和睦共处，相安无事。

side of the fence

(North American English also side of the aisle)

used to refer to either of two opposite opinions on an issue搁置；暂不处理
- The two countries are often on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to climate change.在气候变化问题上，这两个国家经常是对立的。
- There are arguments on both sides of the aisle.过道两边都有争论。
- On the other side of the fence there is anger at the reforms.围墙的另一边是对改革的愤怒。
- It is a proposal approved by people on both sides of the political fence.这是一项得到政治围墙两边的人同意的提议。

split your sides (laughing/with laughter)

to laugh a lot at somebody/something笑破肚皮；笑弯腰

take sides

to express support for somebody in an argument表示支持一方；表明立场
- She didn't think it was wise to take sides in their argument.对于他们的辩论，她觉得向着谁都不明智。
Topics Opinion and argumentc2

take/draw somebody to one side

to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something把某人拉到一边（悄悄说话）

this side of…

before a particular time, event, age, etc.在…之前
- They aren't likely to arrive this side of midnight.午夜之前他们不大可能赶到。

a thorn in somebody’s flesh/side

a person or thing that repeatedly annoys somebody or stops them from doing something不断让人烦心的人（或事）；肉中刺；眼中钉

time is on your side

used to say that somebody can wait for something to happen or can wait before doing something有的是时间（等待某事发生或做某事）

two sides of the same coin

used to talk about two ways of looking at the same situation同一事物的两个方面