1 ADV [ADVERB after verb] 往(或从、向)一侧 Sideways means from or towards the side of something or someone. 往(或从、向)一侧
SYN indirectly, covertly, obliquely, surreptitiously
Sideways is also an adjective.
2 ADV [ADVERB after verb] (调动工作)平级地 If you are moved sideways at work, you move to another job at the same level as your old job. (调动工作)平级地
Sideways is also an adjective.
3 PHRASE [VERB inflects] 使大为吃惊;使极为困惑;使大为不快 If you are knocked sideways by something, it makes you feel very surprised, confused, or upset. 使大为吃惊;使极为困惑;使大为不快 [informal]
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He was knocked sideways by the result.
结果让他大为吃惊。
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A week ago I met my ex-boyfriend and it knocked us both sideways.
一周前我遇到了我的前男友,这让我们俩都感到心烦意乱。
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