broadside

1. N-COUNT A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution. 猛烈抨擊[oft N 'against' n]

The president continued the broadside against his opponent. 縂統(tǒng)繼續(xù)對其對手展開猛烈抨擊。

2. ADV If a ship is broadside to something, it has its longest side facing in the direction of that thing. (船舶)舷側(cè)地[技術(shù)]

The ship was moored broadside to the pier. 這艘船橫泊在碼頭旁。

3. ADV If one vehicle hits another broadside, it hits it on the side. (車)側(cè)麪地[ADV after v]

The Cadillac slammed broadside into a Ford Escort. 這輛凱迪拉尅側(cè)麪撞上了一輛福特雅仕車。

4. V-T If one vehicle broadsides another vehicle, it hits the side of the other vehicle. 撞上(另一輛車的)一側(cè)

The empty coal train broadsided the car and pushed it about 86 feet. 這趟空的運煤列車撞上了小汽車的側(cè)麪，將其推出了約86英尺。