flank [flæŋk] 是“侧翼,侧面”。俄罗斯的su27战斗机被北约称为Flanker,本义是“边锋”,译做“侧卫”。 例句:President Joe Biden is set to consult with allies from NATO’s eastern flank in Poland on Tuesday. 拜登总统定于周二在波兰与北约东翼的盟友进行磋商。(美联社,2023.2.21)