Sidelight
n. 侧线, 侧灯, 舷灯, 杂闻
📖 牛津释义
sidelight
n
1 either of a pair of small lights at the front of a vehicle （车辆前面的）侧灯. =>illus at App 1 见附录1插图, page xii.
2 ~ (on sb/sth) (fig 比喻) minor or casual piece of information that helps one to understand a subject, etc （有助於了解某问题等的）小的或偶然的启示
The article about the theatre gave us a few sidelights on the character of its owner. 关於该剧院的这篇文章对我们了解其业主的个性带来了意外的启示.
🗣️ 情景例句
Any trouble with them?
有什么问题？
Second, the bank called and told me I would have to keep up with my car payments or I might lose the car.
其次银行通知我得继续支付小汽车的贷款，否则我将会失去小汽车。
Thanks for taking me the movie.
谢谢你带我去看电影。