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abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/ /ə.ˈbim/

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adjective adverb

正横，横 beam.

Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

Examples :

"The island was directly abeam of us."

岛屿正好在我们船的正横方向。

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adverb

正横，侧面。

On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative.

Examples :

"The lighthouse was directly abeam as our boat sailed past. "

当我们的船驶过时，那座灯塔正好位于我们的正横方向。

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Illustration abeam - Image 1

正横，侧方。

Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

Examples :

"The lighthouse was directly abeam as our boat passed. "

当我们的船经过时，灯塔正好在我们的正横方向。

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preposition

并排，在...侧面

Examples :

"She came abeam the crippled ship."

她驶到那艘受损船只的侧面，与它并排而行。

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