lateral

同格の、水平的な

仕事上の地位が上がったり下がったりせず、同じ段階にある。

やさしい英語で： At the same job level, without moving to a higher or lower rank.

• It was a lateral move within the company.
• She accepted a lateral transfer to the sales department.
• Would a lateral move help your career?

よく使う表現： lateral move, lateral transfer

側面の、横方向の

物の側面にある、または横の方向へ動く。

やさしい英語で： At the side of something, or moving towards the side.

• The exercise involves lateral movement.
• A lateral branch grew from the main stem.
• The bridge must resist strong lateral forces.

類義語： sideways, side

よく使う表現： lateral movement, lateral force, lateral wall

外側の、側方の

体や体の一部の、中心から離れた側面にある。

やさしい英語で： On the side of a body or body part, away from its centre.

• The scan showed damage to the lateral ligament.
• She felt pain on the lateral side of her knee.
• Both lateral muscles were examined.

反対語： medial

よく使う表現： lateral surface, lateral ligament, lateral side