flank

body(身体)

1. Countable(可数名词)

   The side of a body between the ribs and the hips of an animal or person.

   （动物或人的）胁腹部

side(侧面)

1. Countable(可数名词)

   The side of something.

   侧面；侧翼

   • The right flank of the building faces the park, while the left flank overlooks the garden.

     建筑物的右侧面对公园，而左侧俯瞰花园。

   • A cluster of houses was built on the western flank of the hill, nestled against the slope.

     一簇房屋建在山的西侧，依偎着山坡。

   • In strategic deployment, they attempted to outmaneuver the enemy by attacking from the flank.

     在战略部署中，他们试图通过从侧翼进攻来包抄敌人。

1. Transitive(及物动词)Usually passive(通常被动)

   To be located at the side of someone or something.

   位于…的侧面；在…的两侧

   • The dignitaries were flanked by security personnel, maintaining a secure perimeter.

     贵宾们被安全人员护卫在两侧，保持着安全防线。

   • During the ceremony, flags were flying on either flank of the main stage.

     在仪式期间，旗帜在主舞台的两侧飘扬。

   • Tall trees flanked the road, forming a green corridor.

     高大的树木排列在道路两侧，形成了一条绿色走廊。