- [countable, usually singular]
either of the two halves of a surface, an object or an area that is divided by an imaginary central line （由想象的中线分出的）一边，一侧 the right side of the brain 脑的右半部 satellite links to the other side of the world 与世界的另一边卫星连线 - on the… side (of something)
They drive on the left-hand side of the road in Japan. 在日本驾车靠左行。 She was on the far side of the room. 她在房间的那一边。 They crossed from one side of London to the other. 他们从伦敦的这一头到了另一头。 Keep on your side of the bed! 你还是睡你那边吧！ a factory on the west side of town 城西的一间工厂
Extra ExamplesA car was coming in their direction on the wrong side of the road. 一辆汽车逆行向他们冲过来。 She got in the passenger side of the car. 她坐在了副驾驶位置。 the left-hand side of the page 页面左侧 the sunny, leeward side of the island 海岛朝阳背风的一面
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- far
- opposite
- other
- …
- side of
- at one side
- at the side
- …
- sunny side up
- [countable, usually singular]
a position or an area to the left or right of something （事物左方或右方的）一旁，一边，一侧 He crossed the bridge to the other side of the river. 他过桥到了河对岸。 The opposite side of the street was still in shadow. 街道的对面仍然笼罩在阴影中。 - on a/the side (of something)
There is a large window on either side of the front door. 前门两侧各有一个大窗户。 people on both sides of the Atlantic 大西洋两岸的人 a town on this side of the border 边境这边的一个城镇 She saw James standing on the other side of the fence. 她看见詹姆斯站在栅栏的另一边。 She tilted her head to one side. 她把头歪到一边。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- far
- opposite
- other
- …
- side of
- at one side
- at the side
- …
- sunny side up
- [countable]
one of the flat surfaces of something that is not the top or bottom, front or back 侧面 A notice was stuck to the side of the filing cabinet. 文件柜的侧面贴了一张通知。 - on the side (of something)
Write your name on the side of the box. 把你的姓名写在盒子的侧面。 There's a scratch on the side of my car. 我的汽车侧面有一道划痕。 Now lay the jar on its side. 现在把广口瓶侧着放倒。 The ship was damaged on her starboard side. 船的右舷受损。 - at the side (of something)
The kitchen door is at the side of the house. 厨房门开在房子的侧面。 a side door/window/panel 侧门/侧窗/侧板 a side wall/entrance 侧墙/入口
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- far
- opposite
- other
- …
- side of
- at one side
- at the side
- …
- sunny side up
- [countable]
the vertical or sloping surface around something, but not the top or bottom of it 斜面；垂直面 A path went up the side of the hill. 沿着山坡往上有一条小路。 Brush the sides of the tin with butter. 在烤模的四周刷上黄油。 We could see sheep grazing on the side of the mountain. 我们可以看到羊在山边吃草。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- far
- opposite
- other
- …
- side of
- at one side
- at the side
- …
- sunny side up
- [countable]
a part near the edge of something; an area just beyond the edge of something 边缘；边 The stream flows into the south side of the lake. 这条小溪流入湖的南边。 A path leads down one side of the garden. 一条小道向花园的一侧延伸。 We planted tulips along the side of the lawn. 我们沿草坪的边缘种上了郁金香。 - on the side of something
She sat on the side of the bed. 她坐在床边。 The player received treatment on the side of the pitch. 这名球员在球场边接受了治疗。 - at the side of something
A van was parked at the side of the road. 路边停着一辆面包车。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- far
- opposite
- other
- …
- side of
- at one side
- at the side
- …
- sunny side up
- [countable, usually singular]
either the right or left part of a person’s body, from the armpit (= where the arm joins the body) to the hip (= where the leg joins the body) 侧面；胁 I've got a stitch in my side (= a sudden pain from running or laughing). 我就是受不了他的幼稚。 She has a pain down her right side. 她身子右边疼。 - on your side
He was lying on his side. 他侧卧着。
Extra ExamplesEmily turned onto her side and yawned. 埃米莉侧过身，打了个哈欠。 He is paralysed down his left side as a result of polio. 因小儿麻痹症他左半身瘫痪。 I always sleep on my side because I'm not comfortable on my back. 我总是侧身睡觉，因为仰卧不舒服。 I laughed until my sides ached. 我笑得都岔气了。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- left
- left-hand
- right
- …
- ache
- hurt
- down your side
- in the/your side
- on your side
- …
- at somebody’s side
- side by side
- a pain in your side
- …
- [countable]
either of two surfaces of something flat and thin, such as paper or cloth 一面 The upper side of the leaf was a much darker green. 叶子的上半部分是暗得多的绿色。 The reverse side of the coin has a picture of a flower. 硬币的背面是一朵花。 - on a/the side (of something)
Write on one side of the paper only. 只在纸的一面写。 Fry the steaks for two minutes on each side. 牛排两面各煎两分钟。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- flip
- reverse
- [countable]
the amount of writing needed to fill one side of a sheet of paper 一面纸的文字 - [countable]
any of the flat surfaces of a solid object （立体的）面 - [countable]
any of the lines that form a flat shape such as a square or triangle （平面图形的）边 
used in adjectives to state the number or type of sides （构成形容词）有…面（或边）的 a six-sided object 六面体 a glass-sided container 玻璃面的容器
- [singular]
a place or position very near to somebody/something 近旁；旁边；身边 - at/by somebody's/something's side
Her husband stood at her side. 她丈夫站在她身边。 She was glad to have him by her side. 她很高兴有他在身边。 Keep close to my side. 紧挨着我，别走开。 Her friends never seem to leave her side. 她的朋友似乎从未离开过她。 He rushed to be at her side. 他急忙跑到她身边。
- at/by somebody's/something's side
- [countable]
one of the two or more people or groups taking part in an argument, war, etc. 一方；一派 Both sides agreed to restore diplomatic relations. 双方同意恢复外交关系。 At some point during the war he seems to have changed sides. 战争期间，他好像在某个时候曾经转投对方营垒。 Each side is capable of destroying the other in a nuclear war. 在核战争中，双方都有能力摧毁对方。 We have finally reached an agreement acceptable to all sides. 我们最终达成一项各方都能接受的协议。 The two sides announced a deal yesterday. 双方昨天宣布达成协议。 - on the… side
to be on the winning/losing side 在获胜／失败一方 There are faults on both sides. 双方都有错。 There is anger on both sides of the political divide. 政治分歧双方都很愤怒。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2Each side accused the other of firing first. 双方均指责对方开火在先。 He switched sides and joined the opposition. 他转换立场加入了敌对派。 Let both sides argue their case. 让双方各自陈述自己的理由。 There were casualties on both sides of the conflict. 冲突双方均有伤亡。 War forces people to choose sides. 战争迫使人们选择不同的阵营。 The other side maintains that the project will not be affordable. 另一方坚持说负担不起该项目。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- opposing
- losing
- winning
- …
- choose
- switch
- accuse somebody
- argue something
- want something
- …
- on side
- on both sides
- [countable]
one of the opinions, attitudes, or positions held by somebody in an argument, a business arrangement, etc. 一方的意见（或态度、立场） We heard both sides of the argument. 我们听过了辩论双方的意见。 I just want you to hear my side of the story first. 我只想要你先听听我的说法。 One side of the debate is articulated best by France and Germany. 法国和德国最能说明这场辩论的一面。 The defendant has had no opportunity to put his side of the case. 被告没有机会表明自己的观点。 Will you keep your side of the bargain? 你那一方能不能遵守协议？ - on the… side
On the plus side, the film is beautifully shot and edited. 从好的方面来说，这部电影拍摄和剪辑都很漂亮。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bright
- plus
- positive
- …
- have
- show
- hide
- …
- side to
- somebody’s side of the story
- see the funny side (of something)
- [countable]
a particular aspect of something, especially a situation or a person’s character 方面 These poems reveal her gentle side. 这些诗显示出她温柔的一面。 It's interesting to see another side of a story that is so well known. 看到如此广为人知的故事的另一面很有趣。 It's good you can see the funny side of the situation. 你能看到情况可笑的一面，这很好。 I'll take care of that side of things. 那方面的事情由我来处理。 This is a side of Alan that I never knew existed. 我以前从来不知道艾伦还有这样的一面。 the darker side of human nature 人性的阴暗面 a behind-the-scenes documentary which promises to show a side of him rarely seen in public 一部幕后纪录片，承诺展现他鲜为人知的一面
Extra ExamplesBob is hoping to show off his lighter side. 鲍勃希望能展示他活泼的一面。 He's usually very kind and gentle, but he has his less positive side too. 他平时非常和善温柔，但也有不太好的一面。 She likes men who do not hide their feminine side. 她喜欢不掩饰柔情的男子。 The scandal has shown us the ugly side of politics. 这桩丑闻向我们展示了政治丑陋的一面。 This murder highlights the seamy side of Hollywood. 这起谋杀事件暴露了好莱坞的阴暗面。 There are several sides to most problems. 大多数问题都是多方面的。 I had nothing to do with the financial side of the company. 我和这个公司没有任何财务方面的关系。 What can we do on the supply side to make this market more competitive? 为使市场更具竞争性，我们在供给方面能做些什么？
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bright
- plus
- positive
- …
- have
- show
- hide
- …
- side to
- somebody’s side of the story
- see the funny side (of something)
- [uncountable]
(especially in negative sentences 尤用于否定句 a feeling that you are better than other people 优越感；架子 - [countable]
a sports team 运动队 As captain, Pryce is confident of leading his side to victory. 作为队长，普赖斯自信能率领队伍取胜。 The French have a very strong side. 法国队非常强大。 We were on the winning/losing side. 我们支持获胜／失利的一方。 As the home side, they were expected to play an attacking game. 他们是主队，预计会采用进攻的打法。
Extra ExamplesTopics Sports: ball and racket sportsa2His side conceded two goals in their last match. 他的球队在上一场比赛中被攻入了两球。 Cain's goal put his side ahead. 该隐的目标使他的一方领先。 The away side were dismissed for 192. 客队以 192 分被淘汰出局。 An inexperienced English side overcame a determined home team 39–24. 一支没有经验的英格兰队以39比24战胜了一支意志坚定的主队。 He scored the winning goal in the famous 2016 cup-winning side. 他在著名的2016年捧杯球队中攻入制胜一球。 Wenger is planning to field an unchanged side for the second leg. 温格计划在第二回合派出一支不变的队伍。 Both sides struggled to find any sort of form. 两队竞相争取最佳表现。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- strong
- full-strength
- …
- captain
- skipper
- lead
- …
- win (something)
- play
- battle
- …
- let the side down
- put your side ahead
- put your side in front
- …
- [countable]
the part of your family that people belong to who are related either to your mother or to your father 母系；父系；血统 a cousin on my father’s side (= a child of my father’s brother or sister) 我父亲那边的表亲
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- left
- left-hand
- right
- …
- ache
- hurt
- down your side
- in the/your side
- on your side
- …
- at somebody’s side
- side by side
- a pain in your side
- …
- [countable] (North American English, informal)
a side dish (= a small amount of food, for example a salad, served with the main course of a meal) 与自己所处情况不同的一面；事物的另一面 - [countable] a side of beef/bacon, etc.
one of the two halves of an animal that has been killed for meat 一扇（牛肉／熏猪肉等） - [countable] (old-fashioned, British English, informal)
a television channel 电视频道
left/right左；右
not top or bottom侧面
edge边缘
of body身体
of something flat and thin平而薄的东西
page页
mathematics数学
-sided有…面（或边）
near to somebody/something某人／某物的近旁
in war/argument战争；争论
aspect方面
feeling that you are better优越感
sports team运动队
of family亲属
food食物
meat肉
TV channel电视频道
Word OriginOld English sīde ‘left or right part of the body’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zijde and German Seite, probably from a base meaning ‘extending lengthways’.
Idioms
be on somebody’s side
to support and agree with somebody 站在某人一边；和某人观点一致
a bit on the side
- (British English, slang)
the boyfriend or girlfriend of somebody who is already married or in a steady sexual relationship with somebody else 婚外情人；第三者 Is he your bit on the side? 他是你的助手吗？
come down on one side of the fence or the other
to choose between two possible choices 二者择其一；支持两方中的一方
err on the side of something
from side to side
from/on the wrong side of the tracks
from or living in a poor area or part of town 来自（城里的）贫民区；住在贫穷的地区（或城区）
get on the right/wrong side of somebody
to make somebody pleased with you/annoyed with you 讨得某人的欢心；惹得某人恼怒
get out of bed on the wrong side (British English)
(North American English get up on the wrong side of the bed)
to be in a bad mood for the whole day for no particular reason （无缘由地）一起床就整天情绪不好
the grass is (always) greener on the other side (of the fence)
- (saying)
said about people who never seem happy with what they have and always think they could be happier in a different place or situation 草是那边绿；这山望着那山高
have something on your side
to have something as an advantage that will make it more likely that you will achieve something 有…的优势 She may not win this year, but she does have youth on her side. 她也许今年赢不了，可是她的确有年轻的优势。
know which side your bread is buttered
- (informal)
to know where you can get an advantage for yourself 知道自己的利益所在
laugh on the other side of your face
- (British English, informal)
to be forced to change from feeling pleased or satisfied to feeling disappointed or annoyed 转喜为忧；得意变成失意；笑脸变为苦脸 He’ll be laughing on the other side of his face when he reads my letter. 当他看到我的信时，他会笑得前仰后合。
let the side down
- (especially British English)
to fail to give your friends, family, etc. the help and support they expect, or to behave in a way that makes them disappointed 使自己人失望；未能帮助（或支持）自己的一方 You can always rely on Maggie—she’d never let the side down. 你可以一直依靠玛吉——她从来不会让任何人失望。 I felt I was letting the side down by not going to the wedding. 我没有去参加婚礼，感觉让自己人失望了。
look on the bright side
to be cheerful or positive about a bad situation, for example by thinking only of the advantages and not the disadvantages （对坏情况）持乐观态度，看到光明的一面 Look on the bright side. You managed to do more than I did. 看好的一面吧，你比我当初做的多多了。
not leave somebody’s side
to stay with somebody, especially in order to take care of them （尤指为了照顾）不离某人左右
on/from all sides | on/from every side
on the big, small, high, etc. side
on the credit side
used to introduce the good points about somebody/something, especially after the bad points have been mentioned （尤用于提及缺点之后）就优点方面而言 On the credit side, she’s always willing to work very late. 从好的方面来说，她总是愿意工作到很晚。
on the distaff side
- (old-fashioned)
on the woman’s side of the family 母方家族的；母系的
on/to one side
on the right/wrong side of 40, 50, etc.
- (informal)
younger or older than 40, 50, etc. years of age 不到／已过 40 岁（或 50 岁等）
on the safe side
on the side (informal)
in addition to your main job 作为副业；兼职；在正事之外 a mechanic who buys and sells cars on the side 兼做汽车买卖的机修工
secretly or illegally 秘密地；偷偷摸摸地；非法地 - (especially North American English)
(of food in a restaurant 餐馆的食物 served at the same time as the main part of the meal, but on a separate plate 作为配菜
on the wrong side of the law
in trouble with the police 违法
the other side of the coin
the aspect of a situation that is the opposite of or contrasts with the one you have been talking about 事情的另一面
right side up
- (North American English)
with the top part turned to the top; in the correct, normal position 正面朝上；位置正确；在正常位置
side by side
close together and facing in the same direction 并排；并肩地 together, without any difficulties 并行不悖；相安无事
side of the fence
(North American English also side of the aisle)
used to refer to either of two opposite opinions on an issue 搁置；暂不处理 The two countries are often on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to climate change. 在气候变化问题上，这两个国家经常是对立的。 There are arguments on both sides of the aisle. 过道两边都有争论。
Extra ExamplesOn the other side of the fence there is anger at the reforms. 围墙的另一边是对改革的愤怒。 It is a proposal approved by people on both sides of the political fence. 这是一项得到政治围墙两边的人同意的提议。
split your sides (laughing/with laughter)
to laugh a lot at somebody/something 笑破肚皮；笑弯腰
take sides
to express support for somebody in an argument 表示支持一方；表明立场
take/draw somebody to one side
to speak to somebody in private, especially in order to warn or tell them about something 把某人拉到一边（悄悄说话）
this side of…
a thorn in somebody’s flesh/side
a person or thing that repeatedly annoys somebody or stops them from doing something 不断让人烦心的人（或事）；肉中刺；眼中钉
time is on your side
used to say that somebody can wait for something to happen or can wait before doing something 有的是时间（等待某事发生或做某事）
two sides of the same coin
used to talk about two ways of looking at the same situation 同一事物的两个方面