amidship

1. The torpedoes hit amidship, and there followed a series of crashing explosions. Thunder [ The gunfire] is rumbling in the distance.
   鱼雷击中了船腹，引起了一阵隆隆的爆炸声。雷声[炮声]在远处隆隆作响。

adj

1. located in the middle part of a ship or aircraft

adv

1. at or near or toward the middle

2. at or near or toward the center of a ship
   1. in the late 19th century, engines were placed in front, amidships, and at the rear

   Synonym:    amidshipsmidships