"laterally" in Chinese (Simplified)
横向地侧向地
Definition
以向旁边的方式或方向；不是向上、下、前、后，而是向旁边移动或延伸。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用在技术、科学或正式语境（如生物学、工程学、体育）。日常生活中很少使用。常与“vertical”或“horizontal”对比，用于描述侧向的运动、位置或变化。
Examples
The insect moved laterally across the leaf.
昆虫**横向地**穿过树叶。
Slide the chair laterally to make more space.
将椅子**横向地**移动，以腾出更多空间。
His eyes shifted laterally to see who entered.
他的眼睛**侧向地**转动，看看是谁进来了。
Scientists observed that the fish can swim laterally to avoid predators.
科学家发现这种鱼能**侧向地**游动以避开捕食者。
In many sports, moving laterally is key to being quick on your feet.
在许多运动中，**横向地**移动是保持敏捷的关键。
The company decided to expand laterally by opening new branches in neighboring cities.
公司决定通过在邻近城市设立新分支来**横向地**扩展。