flank
gb/flˈæŋk/ us/flˈæŋk/
B2
英语
~ 6200
szegélyez, közrefog, oldal, horpasz, szárny, oldalról megkerül, átkarol, hasaalja, flank steak, hasaalja steak, szél
动词
B2
1
用法模式：
to flank [something]
Tall pine trees flank the narrow mountain road.
Magas fenyőfák szegélyezik a keskeny hegyi utat.
Two stone lions flank the entrance to the museum.
Két kőoroszlán fogja közre a múzeum bejáratát.
Shops flank both sides of the busy street.
Security guards flanked the stage as the singer came out.
Low hills flank the river for several miles.
学习者例句
Trees flank the road to the village.
Fák szegélyezik a faluba vezető utat.
Two big lights flank the main door.
Két nagy lámpa áll a főajtó két oldalán.
Small houses flank the river on each side.
Tall buildings flank the city square.
Police officers flank the stairs during the event.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes use 'flank' only for military situations. In modern English it is also common in everyday descriptions of places, especially in writing, when something is directly on the side or both sides of something else.
含义
be on one or both sides
搭配
trees flank the road
|buildings flank the square
|columns flank the entrance
|hills flank the valley
|guards flank the door
近义词
border (often used for lines or edges, while flank suggests things placed along the side)
|
line (can describe being along the side, but does not strongly suggest being on both sides)
反义词
center (refers to the middle, the opposite of being at the sides)
主题
space
|description
|travel
|core_vocabulary
释义
to be on the side or sides of something
To be located on one or both sides of something, especially closely alongside it.
名词
B2
2
用法模式：
the flank of [a person/animal]
The horse had a long scar along its left flank.
A ló bal horpaszán hosszú heg húzódott.
He felt a sharp pain in his right flank and went to the doctor.
Éles fájdalmat érzett a jobb oldalában, ezért orvoshoz ment.
The lion bit the zebra on the flank.
The bullet grazed his flank but missed vital organs.
The vet examined the cow’s flank for signs of injury.
学习者例句
The doctor touched his left flank.
Az orvos megtapogatta a bal oldalát.
The dog was hurt on its right flank.
A kutya a jobb oldalán sérült meg.
She had a small cut on her flank.
The horse was kicked on the flank.
He felt a sudden pain in his flank.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'flank' with 'hip' or 'waist'. The flank is the area on the side of the body, roughly between the ribs and the hip bone, not the joint or the belt line itself.
含义
side of body between ribs and hip
搭配
pain in his flank
|kick in the flank
|wound to the flank
|right flank
|left flank
近义词
side (more general; does not specifically refer to the ribs–hip area)
反义词
front (the front of the body, opposite to the side)
|
back (the rear of the body, also contrasting with the side)
主题
body
|health
|animals
释义
the side of a body between the ribs and the hip
The side of a person or animal’s body between the ribs and the hip.
名词
C1
3
oldal
A2
用法模式：
the flank of [a place/structure]
Villages dot the eastern flank of the mountain range.
Falvak tarkítják a hegység keleti oldalát.
The hotel sits on the southern flank of the hill, overlooking the bay.
A szálloda a domb déli oldalán áll, és az öbölre néz.
Heavy rain triggered landslides on the northern flank of the volcano.
They built new apartments along the western flank of the old factory.
Troops moved quietly up the forested flank of the ridge.
学习者例句
There are farms on the eastern flank of the hill.
Gazdaságok vannak a domb keleti oldalán.
The town is on the southern flank of the mountain.
A város a hegy déli oldalán van.
Houses cover the western flank of the valley.
The road runs along the flank of the hill.
We camped on the lower flank of the mountain.
常见错误：
Learners often use only 'side' in these contexts. 'Flank' is more common in written or formal descriptions (news, reports) when speaking about the side part of large areas or structures, especially mountains and hills.
含义
side part of area or structure
搭配
eastern flank
|western flank
|flank of the mountain
|flank of the hill
|flank of the building
近义词
side (general word for any side; 'flank' often sounds more formal or technical)
|
slope (used for slanting ground; a mountain flank may include slopes)
反义词
center (the middle area, opposite of the side part)
主题
geography
|architecture
|space
|core_vocabulary
释义
the side of a large thing like a hill, building, or area
The side part of a long area, structure, or natural feature such as a hill, building, or region.
名词
C1
TECHNICAL
4
szárny
B2
用法模式：
the [left/right] flank of [a force/group]
The general ordered more troops to guard the left flank.
A tábornok további csapatokat rendelt a balszárny védelmére.
Their right flank collapsed under the surprise attack.
A jobbszárnyuk összeomlott a váratlan támadás következtében.
Cavalry moved around to threaten the enemy’s rear and flanks.
Infantry units advanced while tanks protected their flanks.
The division’s northern flank remained exposed for several hours.
学习者例句
They sent more soldiers to the left flank.
Több katonát küldtek a balszárnyra.
The army’s right flank was weak.
A hadsereg jobbszárnya gyenge volt.
Enemy forces hit their flank in the night.
Soldiers tried to protect the flanks of the main group.
The general worried that the flank was open.
常见错误：
Learners may not realize that 'flank' in military news or history usually means the side of a group of soldiers, not a body part.
含义
side of a military force
搭配
left flank
|right flank
|protect the flank
|attack the flank
|exposed flank
近义词
wing (often used in military writing for the side parts of a force)
反义词
center (the middle of a formation, contrasted with the sides)
主题
military
|conflict
|law
|politics
释义
the side part of an army or group of soldiers
The side of a military force or formation, especially one that is vulnerable to attack.
动词
C1
TECHNICAL
5
átkarol
C1
用法模式：
to flank [someone/something]
The troops tried to flank the enemy position under cover of darkness.
A csapatok a sötétség leple alatt próbálták oldalról megkerülni az ellenséges állást.
Light infantry moved quickly to flank the armored column.
A könnyűgyalogság gyorsan előrenyomult, hogy oldalról megkerülje a páncélos oszlopot.
Rebel forces flanked the convoy and opened fire.
The team flanked their opponents, attacking from the wide areas.
Commanders feared their units could be flanked if they advanced too far.
学习者例句
The soldiers tried to flank the enemy.
A katonák megpróbálták oldalról megkerülni az ellenséget.
Our team flanked the other side and scored.
A csapatunk oldalról megkerülte az ellenfelet, és gólt szerzett.
The army wanted to flank the city from the north.
They moved fast to flank the enemy camp.
If we move too far, they can flank us.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse this with the more general verb 'attack'. 'Flank' always includes the idea of coming from the side, not from the front.
含义
attack or move from the side
搭配
flank the enemy
|flank their position
|attempt to flank
|successfully flanked
|troops flanked the village
近义词
outflank (more clearly suggests gaining an advantage by attacking from the side)
|
surround (means to be all around; flanking focuses on the sides)
反义词
confront head-on (to attack directly from the front, opposite of from the side)
主题
military
|conflict
|sports
|law
|politics
释义
to go around the side of an enemy or group to attack from the side
To move around the side of an enemy, group, or position in order to attack or threaten it from the side.
名词
B2
6
用法模式：
a flank of [meat] / flank steak
She bought a flank of beef to make fajitas.
Vett egy darab marhahasaalját, hogy fajitát készítsen.
Flank steak is best when it’s marinated and grilled quickly.
A hasaalja steak akkor a legjobb, ha bepácolják és gyorsan grillezik.
The recipe calls for one kilogram of beef flank, sliced thinly.
They served grilled flank with a spicy sauce.
This cut comes from the animal’s lower flank, near the belly.
学习者例句
He cooked a flank of beef for dinner.
Vacsorára marhahasaalját sütött.
Flank steak is cheap but tasty.
A hasaalja steak olcsó, de ízletes.
We grilled a flank and cut it into thin pieces.
You should marinate flank steak before you cook it.
The meat comes from the cow’s flank.
常见错误：
Some learners think 'flank steak' is a cooking style, not a specific cut of meat. It names the part of the animal, not the way it is cooked.
含义
cut of meat from the flank
搭配
flank steak
|marinated flank steak
|grilled flank steak
|beef flank
|slice the flank thinly
近义词
flank steak (the most common name for this specific cut of beef)
反义词
tenderloin (a very different, much more tender cut from the back, contrasting with the tougher flank)
主题
food
|cooking
|food_drink
释义
a long, flat piece of meat from the side of a cow or other animal
A long, relatively thin cut of meat from the side of an animal’s body near the ribs and belly, especially used in the term 'flank steak'.
名词
C1
TECHNICAL
7
用法模式：
on the flank / the flank of [the team/field]
The winger made a fast run down the left flank.
A szélső gyorsan végigfutott a bal szélen.
They focused their attacks on the right flank, where the defense was weak.
A támadásaikat a jobb oldalra összpontosították, ahol gyenge volt a védelem.
The coach asked him to stay wide on the flank to stretch the play.
The team switched the ball quickly from one flank to the other.
She controlled the flank well, stopping most wide attacks.
学习者例句
He ran down the right flank and crossed the ball.
Végigfutott a jobb szélen, és beadta a labdát.
The team attacked on the left flank.
A csapat a bal szélen támadott.
She plays on the flank and stays near the line.
They changed the ball from one flank to the other.
Our defense is weak on the left flank.
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'flank' with 'winger'. 'Flank' usually refers to the area of the field, while 'winger' is the player. However, in commentary they are often used close together in meaning.
含义
side position or area in sports
搭配
run down the flank
|attack down the flank
|wide on the flank
|defend the flank
|overlap on the flank
近义词
wing (common in soccer and rugby; often used like 'flank' for wide positions)
反义词
center (the middle of the field or formation, opposite of the wide side area)
主题
sports
释义
the side area or a wide position on a sports field
In sports, the side area of the field or a playing position on or near the side, especially in games like soccer or rugby.
语法
词典原形
flank
IPA
GB/flˈæŋk/
US/flˈæŋk/
音节与重音
flank （1 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (flank)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: flank
- Plural: flanks
Verb
- Base: flank
- 3rd Person Singular: flanks
- Present Participle: flanking
- Past: flanked
词族
Forms
flanks
noun
flanking
verb
flanked
verb
Related words
outflank
verb
Advanced or less common
flanker
noun
相关表达
be flanked by
1/bˈi flˈæŋkt bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
have things on each side
to have people or things standing or placed on your side or on both sides
例句
- The president was flanked by security guards as she entered the hall.
- The old church is flanked by two modern office buildings.
- The wide avenue is flanked by tall trees on both sides.
flank speed
1/flˈæŋk spˈid/
fixed phrase
technical
maximum speed of a warship
the highest speed that a warship can safely go
例句
- The captain ordered flank speed to escape the storm.
- At flank speed, the destroyer closed the distance quickly.
- The ship can only maintain flank speed for a short time.
flank steak
1/flˈæŋk stˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
long flat beef cut from flank
a long, flat piece of beef that comes from the side of the cow
例句
- We marinated a flank steak overnight and grilled it for dinner.
- Flank steak is cheap but can be very tasty if cooked correctly.
- The recipe suggests slicing the flank steak thinly against the grain.
flanking maneuver
1/flˈæŋkɪŋ mənˈuvɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
planned side attack movement
a planned move by soldiers or forces to go to the side of the enemy and attack from there
例句
- The commander ordered a flanking maneuver to catch the enemy by surprise.
- The flanking maneuver failed when the troops were spotted too early.
- They used a quick flanking maneuver to take the village without heavy losses.
left flank
1/lˈɛft flˈæŋk/
fixed phrase
left side of body or group
the left side of a body, team, or group, especially in military or sports talk
例句
- Troops were sent to strengthen the left flank.
- Most of their attacks came from the left flank of the field.
- He felt a sudden pain in his left flank.
on the flank
1/ˈɔn ðə flˈæŋk/
fixed phrase
positioned on the side
in a position on the side of something, especially a sports field or a group of players or soldiers
例句
- She plays on the flank, providing width to the attack.
- Two units waited quietly on the flank, ready to move.
- A fast runner stayed on the flank to stretch the defense.
right flank
1/ɹˈaɪt flˈæŋk/
fixed phrase
right side of body or group
the right side of a body, team, or group, especially in military or sports talk
例句
- Their right flank was exposed and quickly overrun.
- The team’s strongest players are on the right flank.
- He had an injury on his right flank after the fall.