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lateral

/ˈlætɚəl/

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1 · adjective

moving or positioned toward the side

侧面的；横向的

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The scan revealed a lateral crack in the wooden beam.
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扫描显示木梁侧面有一道裂缝。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlætɚəl/

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