lateral

中文： 侧面的、横向的、平级的

1. Situated on one side or other of the body or of an organ, especially in the region furthest from the median plane. · The medial side of the knee faces the other knee, while the outer side of the knee is lateral.· A fish senses changes in hydrodynamic pressure with its lateral line.
2. Affecting the side or sides of the body, or confined to one side of the body.
3. Acting or placed at right angles to a line of motion or strain.
4. At the same level in hierarchy or rank, especially pertaining to a movement that does not involve a change in rank, status, or level. · Instead of a promotion, I opted for a lateral move to a similar position in the marketing department.· lateral hiring
5. (of a consonant, especially the English clear l) Pertaining to speech sounds generated by partially blocking the egress of the airstream with the tongue, leaving space on one or both sides of the occlusion for air passage.