plural crosses
plural crosses
Learner's definition of CROSS
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a [count] : a long piece of wood with a shorter piece across it near the top that people were once fastened to and left to die on as a form of punishment(曾用作刑具的)十字架
b the Cross : the cross on which Jesus Christ died(耶稣受难的)十字架
c [count] : an object or image in the shape of a cross that is used as a symbol of Christianity(用作基督教象征的)十字架 — see also sign of the cross 2
[count] : a decoration in the shape of a cross that is given to someone as an honor especially for military courage十字勋章
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[count] : a mark formed by two lines that cross each other叉;十字形 4
[count] : a mixture of two different things, types, or qualities(不同事物、种类或品质的)混合,交叉,杂交 -
Snowboarding is a cross between surfing and skiing.单板滑雪是一种把冲浪和滑雪结合在一起的运动。
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The play is a cross between comedy and romance.这是一部浪漫轻喜剧。
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The dog is a cross of hunting dog and sheepdog.这条狗是猎犬和牧羊犬杂交的品种。
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[count] boxing : a punch that goes over an opponent's punch交叉拳 6
[count] soccer : a kick or hit of the ball that goes across the field from one side to another or to the middle of the field横传
cross to bear
: a problem that causes trouble or worry for someone over a long period of time负担;重担;苦难 2 cross /ˈkrɑːs/ verb
crosses; crossed; crossing
crosses; crossed; crossing
Learner's definition of CROSS
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: to go from one side of (something) to the other : to go across (something)穿过;跨过;越过 [+ object]
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We crossed the state border hours ago.我们几个小时前就越过了州边境。
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The dog crossed the street.那只狗穿过了这条街。
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The highway crosses the entire state.那条公路贯穿整个州。
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He was the first runner to cross the finish line.他是第一个冲过终点线的赛跑运动员。
[no object]
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: to go or pass across each other交叉;相交 [no object]
[+ object]
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[+ object] : to place one arm, leg, etc., over the other使(胳膊、腿等)交叉 ◊ If you cross your fingers or keep your fingers crossed, you hope that you will be lucky and that something you want to happen will happen.祈求好运
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[+ object] : to draw a line across (something)在…上面画线 — see also dot your i's and cross your t's at 2dot 5
[no object] : to pass in opposite directions交叉;错过 6
[+ object] : to turn (your eyes) inward toward your nose做斗鸡眼 8 [+ object]
a : to make two different kinds of animals breed together杂交繁育 —
often used figuratively to describe someone or something that combines the qualities of two different people or things常用作比喻,形容某人或某物兼有两种不同的特质 b : to mix two kinds of plants to form a new one(把两种植物)杂交 9
[no object] soccer : to kick or hit the ball sideways across the field横传 —
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cross my heart
◊ The phrases cross my heart or cross my heart and hope to die are used in informal speech to stress that you are telling the truth and will do what you promise.我发誓;我保证
cross off
[phrasal verb] cross (someone or something) off or cross off (someone or something)
: to draw a line through (a name or item on a list)划掉;勾掉
cross out
[phrasal verb] cross (something) out or cross out (something)
: to draw a line through (something) to show that it is wrong删去;删掉
cross over
[phrasal verb] 1 cross over or cross over (something)
: to move or go from one side of (something) to the other从一边移到另一边 2
: to change from one type of character or condition to another转变(性质或立场) -
People were crossing over to vote for the other party's candidate. [=people in one political party were voting for the other party's candidate]人们开始转变立场,改投另一政党候选人的票。
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The singer crossed over from country to pop. [=the singer changed his style of music from country to pop]那位歌手转变了音乐风格,从乡村音乐改为通俗音乐。
— see also crossover
cross paths
◊ When people cross paths or when their paths cross, they meet each other at a time that was not planned or expected.不期而遇;意外相逢
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After they left college, it was many years before they crossed paths again. = It was many years before their paths crossed again.大学毕业后,又过了许多年,他们才意外相逢。
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I crossed paths with an old friend on a business trip.我出差时偶遇了一位老友。
cross someone's face
: to appear briefly on someone's face(在脸上)掠过,一闪而过
cross someone's mind
: to come into someone's mind : to be thought of by someone想到;想起
cross swords
: to fight or argue交锋;争论 —
often + with
cross that bridge when you come to it
— see 1bridge
cross the line
: to go beyond what is proper or acceptable出格;过分;超出底线
cross up
[phrasal verb] US 1
cross (someone) up or cross up (someone) : to make (someone) confused迷惑 2
cross (something) up or cross up (something) : to ruin (something) completely搅乱;彻底破坏
cross yourself
: to make the sign of the cross on your head and chest(在头上和胸前)画十字
— crosser
noun, plural crossers [count] 3 cross /ˈkrɑːs/ adjective
crosser; crossest
3 cross
/ˈkrɑːs/
adjective
crosser; crossest
Learner's definition of CROSS
: annoyed or angry生气的;发怒的