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flank

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Số nhiều: flanksQuá khứ: flankedPhân từ 2: flankedV-ing: flankingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word evokes a sense of strategic positioning and vulnerability. In a military or competitive context, the flank is the weakest point of a line, making the term synonymous with tactical exposure and the risk of being bypassed or surrounded. It carries a professional, disciplined tone often found in historical accounts or tactical briefings. In a physical sense, it describes a broad, flat side. When used as a verb, it suggests a symmetrical or protective arrangement, creating a visual image of balance and guardianship. It is far more formal than saying something is simply next to something else, implying a deliberate placement.

Countable when referring to a specific side of a body or a military unit ('the left flank'). Uncountable when referring to the general anatomical region of the flank.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ
[someone][something]

The side of a person's or animal's body between the ribs and the hip.

"The horse had a white patch on its left flank."

Danh từ
[something]

The side or edge of a military formation or a geographical feature.

"The army attempted to attack the enemy's right flank."

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To be positioned on the side of someone or something.

"Two guards flank the entrance to the palace."

Nội động từ
[someone][something]

To stand or be situated on the side of.

"The building is flanked by two ancient oak trees."

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