a‧side 1 S3 W3 / əsaɪd / 副词

1 kept to be used later :

I’ve been setting aside a few pounds each week.

One of the rooms was set aside for a yoga class.

Try to set aside a few hours a week for exercise.

Could you put this cake aside for me?

2 moved to one side or away from you :

He pushed his half-eaten salad aside and left.

He stepped aside to let Katherine go in first.

Mark drew me aside and explained the problem.

She swept her thick hair aside.

3 left to be considered or dealt with later, or not considered and dealt with at all :

He brushed aside criticisms of his performance.

Leaving aside the heat, we really enjoyed our holiday.

You must put aside your pride and call her.

4 [仅用于名词后] used to show that something you have just said is not as important as what you are going to say next :

These problems aside, we think the plan should go ahead.

5 aside from somebody/something especially American English

a) except for 同义词 apart from :

Aside from Durang’s performance, the actors are ordinary.

b) in addition to :

In the poetry competition, aside from Hass, are four other entrants.