beside /bɪˈsaɪd/ preposition Learner's definition of BESIDE
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: by the side of (someone or something) : next to (someone or something)在…旁边;在…附近 -
She sat beside him during dinner.吃饭时她坐在他的旁边。
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The man beside her was wearing a brown suit and hat.她旁边的那个男人穿着棕色西装,头戴礼帽。
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They were walking beside me.他们走在我身旁。
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Stand beside the statue and I'll take your picture.站在雕塑旁边,我给你照张相。
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Their house is beside a small lake.他们的房子在小湖边。
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: in comparison with (something)和…相比
beside the point
: not related to the main idea that is being discussed : not important离题的;与主题无关的;不重要的
beside yourself
: not thinking clearly because you are feeling very strong emotions : in a state of extreme excitement因过于激动失去自制力的;极度兴奋的;神志失常的