释义 |
unˈcross, v. [un-2 3.] trans. To take out of, change back from, a crossed position.
1599G. Silver Paradoxes Def. 4 He shal haue great disaduantage, both in making of a strong crosse, and also in vncrossing againe. 1611Cotgr., Descroiser, to vncrosse; to open,..lay, or set straight a thing which stands acrosse. 1760Sterne Tr. Shandy iv. Slawkenb. Tale, Having uncrossed his arms with the same solemnity with which he crossed them. 1815Scott Guy M. iii, The Dominie groaned deeply, uncrossed his legs. 1871‘M. Legrand’ Cambr. Freshm. ix. 169 Mr. Samuel uncrossed the knives, and let the salt lie, in a reckless manner. |