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
Thanks, Richard.
谢谢你 Richard。
Do not praise a day before sunset.
切勿褒贬过早。
The official title of the person is 'Justiteombudsman', but the Swedes commonly refer to him as the 'J. O.' or 'Ombudsman'.