EDGEWAYS - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
edgeways (adverb)
/ˈedʒweɪz/
Giải nghĩa:
Sideways, usually with some difficulty, or in a tight or narrow space.
Ví dụ:
I had to slide in edgeways to get through the crowd.
edgeways (adverb)
/ˈedʒweɪz/
Giải nghĩa:
In a direction or manner that makes something fit narrowly or barely.
Ví dụ:
You'll have to put the book edgeways to make it fit on the shelf.
Cách sử dụng
'Edgeways' is an adverb used to mean 'in a sideways direction', or 'with one's side forward', or 'with one's edge facing something'. When used figuratively, it means 'in a way that allows progress or development to be made'. For example, if you were trying to fit a large sofa through a narrow doorway, you might say "We need to turn the couch edgeways so it will fit through the door." Alternatively, you could say "I can't get a word in edgeways" to mean that someone is talking so much they're not giving you a chance to speak. You could also use it in a more positive sense, such as "We managed to get the project off the ground by taking things edgeways" meaning that progress was made by taking small steps towards the goal. Overall, 'edgeways' is a versatile word that can be used both literally and figuratively to describe things moving or progressing in a sideways direction.
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