Wordiyoflank
🇬🇧 UK/flæŋk/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
The side of a body between the ribs and hip; the far left or right side of a military formation.
侧腹，胁部；（军队的）侧翼
v.
To be positioned at the side of something; to attack or defend the side of a military formation.
位于…侧面；攻击或守卫侧翼
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishflankother
=flank
Common Collocations
- 1.flank steak侧翼牛排
- 2.flank attack侧翼进攻
- 3.left flank左翼
Example Sentences
- 1.
The ancient map showed flanks where soldiers positioned their forces.
- 2.
The injury along the flank of the ship made it impossible to sail safely.
- 3.
The military strategy involved attacking the enemy's vulnerable left flank.
- 4.
Military commanders stationed troops on both flanks to protect the main force.