edgewise
US /ˈedʒ.waɪz/
UK /ˈedʒ.waɪz/
副詞
1.
側著, 邊緣朝前
with the edge uppermost or facing forward
範例:
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He tried to squeeze the large box edgewise through the narrow doorway.
他試圖將大箱子側著穿過狹窄的門道。
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The book was placed edgewise on the shelf to save space.
為了節省空間，這本書側著放在書架上。
2.
插話, 勉強
(of a remark) with difficulty or hesitancy
範例:
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I could barely get a word in edgewise during their heated argument.
在他們激烈的爭論中，我幾乎插不進一句話去。
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She tried to offer advice, but couldn't get a word in edgewise.
她試圖提出建議，但根本插不進話去。