[] having the same level of status or authority; involving people or jobs at the same level平级的;横向的◆He decided to make a lateral career move from production manager to head of marketing.他决定从生产部经理平级转职为营销部主管。SYNhorizontal ▸laterally /ˈlætərəli/
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◆sharing information laterally throughout the company在整个公司里横向分享资讯