“横向力”常见的英文表达是 lateral force 。
“lateral”意思是“侧面的;横向的” ,与“force(力)”搭配,能准确表达“横向力”这一概念。例如:The lateral force acting on the car during the turn affects its stability.(转弯时作用在汽车上的横向力会影响其稳定性。 )