"edgewise" in Chinese (Traditional)
側著插嘴 (常用於口語)
Definition
“Edgewise” 通常指側著(邊緣朝前)。在對話中,“插不上話”意思是別人說太多,自己沒機會發言。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
最常見於口語“插不上話”,很少用來描述物理方向,更多是說無法插話。屬於日常非正式語。
Examples
He turned the book edgewise to fit it on the shelf.
他把書**側著**放進了書架。
She couldn’t get a word in edgewise during the meeting.
她在會議上根本**插不上話**。
Try sliding it in edgewise if it doesn’t fit flat.
如果放不平,試著**側著**塞進去。
Honestly, I couldn't get a word in edgewise—she just kept talking.
說真的,我根本**插不上話**——她一直說個不停。
You have to shout to get in edgewise with that crowd.
你得大喊才能在那羣人中**插上話**。
I waited for a pause so I could say something edgewise.
我等到有停頓才終於**插上一句話**。