lateral

pronunciation

UK [ˈlætərəl]word uk audio image

US [ˈlætərəl] word us audio image

  • adj.
    侧面的
    横向的
    [语]边音的
  • n.
    侧部的东西
    边音

Word Origin

lateral 水平的,侧面的

来自拉丁语latus,边,侧面,可能来自PIE*plat,平的,词源同plan,flat.引申词义水平的,侧面的。

Example

1. Further education or lateral movement within the company can help .
继续深造或者在公司内部横向调动会有所帮助。
2. He has written 15 books of lateral thinking puzzles and hosts thelateral puzzles forum .
他著有15本关于横向思维难题的书籍并主持横向思维论坛。
3. In search of fresh pools of talent many private banks have been increasingly turning to lateral hires .
为了发掘新的人才库,许多私人银行日益转向横向招聘。
4. If you can 't make a lateral leap , look for ways to expand your current position in the direction of your interests .
如果你无法获得横向的转变,就想办法让你当前的职位朝着你感兴趣的方向发展。
5. Although our campus recruiting efforts get a good deal of publicity , we hire many more people through our lateral or experienced efforts .
尽管我们的校园招聘工作得到广泛宣传,但更多的人是通过横向招聘或应验招聘招募进来的。

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