edgewise
US /ˈedʒ.waɪz/
UK /ˈedʒ.waɪz/
副词
1.
侧着, 边缘朝前
with the edge uppermost or facing forward
示例:
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He tried to squeeze the large box edgewise through the narrow doorway.
他试图将大箱子侧着穿过狭窄的门道。
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The book was placed edgewise on the shelf to save space.
为了节省空间，这本书侧着放在书架上。
2.
插话, 勉强
(of a remark) with difficulty or hesitancy
示例:
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I could barely get a word in edgewise during their heated argument.
在他们激烈的争论中，我几乎插不进一句话去。
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She tried to offer advice, but couldn't get a word in edgewise.
她试图提出建议，但根本插不进话去。