unilateral

形容词 adj.
[ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩]|[ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt͡ʃ.ɹɫ̩]    [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩]

英文释义

形容词 adj.
  1. Done by one side only.
    — For purposes of evaluating monopsony cases from the standpoint of economic efficiency, it makes sense to adopt a "purpose"-oriented classification system. After all, all monopsony cases can be reduced to either a unilateral or collusive use of buying power in order to promote the interests of the buyer.
  2. Affecting only one side of the body.
  3. Binding or affecting one party only.

词形变化

more unilateral comparative most unilateral superlative

词源

A modern creation (circa 1802), from New Latin ūnilaterālis (“one-sided”), from Latin ūnus (“one”) + laterālis (“sided, lateral”), equivalent to uni- + lateral.
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