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单词 crossings
释义

cross

1 of 5

noun

ˈkrȯs How to pronounce cross (audio)
1
a
: a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
b
often capitalized : the cross on which Jesus was crucified
2
a
: crucifixion
b
: an affliction that tries one's virtue, steadfastness, or patience
We all have our crosses to bear.
3
: a cruciform sign made to invoke the blessing of Christ especially by touching the forehead, breast, and shoulders
4
a
: a device composed of an upright bar traversed (see traverse entry 1 sense transitive 3) by a horizontal one
specifically : one used as a Christian symbol
b
capitalized : the Christian religion
5
: a structure (such as a monument) shaped like or surmounted by a cross
a cross over a grave
6
: a figure or mark formed by two intersecting lines crossing at their midpoints
The crosses at the end of the letter indicate kisses.
specifically : such a mark used as a signature
7
: a cruciform badge, emblem, or decoration
8
: the intersection of two ways or lines : crossing
9
: annoyance, thwarting
a cross in love
10
a
: an act of crossing (see cross entry 2 sense 8) dissimilar individuals
b
: a crossbred individual or kind
The dog is a cross of a hunting dog and a sheepdog.
c
: one that combines characteristics of two different types or individuals
A zedonk is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.
11
a
: a fraudulent or dishonest contest
"I never fought a cross or struck a foul blow in my life … " George Bernard Shaw
b
: dishonest or illegal practices
used especially in the phrase on the cross
12
: a movement from one part of a theater stage to another
13
a
: a punch thrown over the opponent's lead in boxing
hit him with a right cross
b
: an attacking pass in soccer played across the field from one side to the other or to the middle
14
: a security transaction in which a broker acts for both buyer and seller (as in the placing of a large lot of common stock)

called also cross-trade

Illustration of cross

Illustration of cross
  • 1 Latin
  • 2 Calvary
  • 3 patriarchal or cross of Lorraine
  • 4 papal
  • 5 cross of Lorraine
  • 6 Greek
  • 7 Celtic
  • 8 Maltese
  • 9 Saint Andrew's
  • 10 tau
  • 11 pommée
  • 12 botonée
  • 13 fleury
  • 14 avellan
  • 15 moline
  • 16 formée
  • 17 fourchée
  • 18 crosslet
  • 19 quadrate
  • 20 potent

cross

2 of 5

verb

crossed; crossing; crosses

transitive verb

1
a
: to lie or be situated across
b
: intersect
2
: to make the sign of the cross upon or over
3
: to cancel by marking a cross on or drawing a line through : strike out
cross names off a list
4
: to place or fold crosswise one over the other
cross the arms
5
a(1)
: to run counter to : oppose
(2)
: to deny the validity of : contradict
b
: to confront in a troublesome manner : obstruct
c(1)
: to spoil completely : disrupt
used with up
His failure to appear crossed up the whole program.
(2)
: to turn against : betray
crossed me up on the deal
6
a
: to extend across or over : traverse
a highway crossing the entire state
b
: reach, attain
Only two crossed the finish line.
c
: to go from one side of to the other
cross a street
crosses racial barriers
7
a
: to draw a line across
b
: to mark or figure with lines : streak
8
: to cause (an animal or plant) to interbreed with one of a different kind : hybridize
9
: to meet and pass on the way
Our letters must have crossed each other.
10
: to occur to
It never crossed my mind.
11
: to carry or take across something
crossed the children at the intersection
12
: to turn (the eyes) inward toward the nose
The boy made a funny face and crossed his eyes.

intransitive verb

1
a
: to move, pass, or extend across something
crossed through France
crossed over to the other side of the river
b
: to move or pass from one character, condition, or allegiance to another
used with over
crossing over to vote for another party's candidate
2
: to lie or be athwart each other
3
: to meet in passing especially from opposite directions
4
: interbreed, hybridize
crosser noun

cross

3 of 5

adjective

1
a
: lying across or athwart
b
: moving across
cross traffic
2
a
: running counter : opposite
b
: mutually opposed
cross purposes
3
: involving mutual interchange : reciprocal
4
: marked by typically transitory bad temper
5
: extending over or treating several groups, conditions, or classes
a cross sample from 25 colleges
6
: crossbred, hybrid
crossly adverb
crossness noun

cross

4 of 5

preposition

: across

cross

5 of 5

adverb

: not parallel : crisscross, crosswise
Phrases
cross one's fingers or keep one's fingers crossed
: to hope for a particular or stated outcome
Owners are crossing their fingers that relief might be on the way. Mike Freeman
Keep your fingers crossed that something will be worked out. Marge Crumbaker
cross paths
: to meet especially by chance
crossed paths with an old friend on a business trip
cross swords
: to engage in a dispute

Synonyms

Noun

  • crucible
  • fire
  • gauntlet
  • gantlet
  • ordeal
  • trial

Verb

  • backstab
  • betray
  • double-cross
  • sell (out)
  • two-time

Adjective

  • cold-blooded
  • coldblood
  • crossbred
  • hybrid
  • mixed
  • mongrel
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

Noun a necklace with a gold cross The teacher marked the absent students on her list with crosses. Those who could not write signed their names with a cross. Verb We crossed the state border hours ago. The dog crossed the street. The highway crosses the entire state. He was the first runner to cross the finish line. The train crosses through France. Put a nail where the boards cross. One line crossed the other. Adjective I didn't mean to make you cross. I was cross with her for being so careless. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
According to the report’s author Joel Wuthnow, the PLA’s senior leaders could face similar problems due to their lack of cross-training. Brad Lendon, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 No one wants to buy the century-old company’s sturdy but boring men’s shoes, so Charlie gets a brainstorm to fill an unserved market niche by making sturdy, high-heeled fetish boots for cross-dressers. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 To turn around and travel cross-country for a Thursday night road game against Russell Wilson and the Broncos is not an ideal spot. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Sep. 2022 Much as former president Barack Obama did during his historic campaign in 2008, the candidates are using their personal stories and life experiences to connect with a cross-section of voters. Tim Craig, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Dull edges on household scissors could potentially give you even more split ends (plus, ew, cross-contamination). Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 13 Sep. 2022 Much as Barack Obama did during his historic presidential campaign in 2008, the candidates are using their personal stories and life experiences to connect with a cross-section of voters. Tim Craig, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Now: Moline Police announce missing person Steve Asplund's body found in Missouri by Quad-City Times on YouTube Earlier this year, the body was exhumed in St. Louis and a DNA cross-examination revealed Asplund's identity. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Characters are at cross-purposes with one another, but their listening is perhaps even more resonant than their speaking. Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022
Verb
Abbott is busing migrants who are in the country illegally from Texas to U.S. cities with Democratic mayors as part of a strategy to share the influx of people who cross into his border state. Chron, 5 Sep. 2022 With Nitya Nritya Festival, dancer aims to introduce India’s styles to Utah audiences, and cross cultures, too. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Centennial’s Antonio Camacho-Bucks, the boys 2021 Howard County Times cross country athlete of the year, returns for his senior season. Jacob Steinberg, Baltimore Sun, 3 Sep. 2022 Kherson sits on the west bank of the Dnipro River, which Russian troops must cross to enter, resupply or leave the city. Daniel Michaels, WSJ, 3 Sep. 2022 The incident occurred early Friday north of Columbia Boulevard, where train tracks cross the slough, KOIN reported, citing Portland Fire & Rescue officials. oregonlive, 3 Sep. 2022 In Arizona, when migrants cross between ports of entry and are picked up by Border Patrol, they're processed by the federal agency, then released to a non-governmental organization in Yuma, where they're offered the bus rides, Karamargin said. Rick Jervis, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 From track and cross country to football and basketball, Price has played the sport before. Lauren Kobley, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022 Temperatures in the 90s, and heat indexes soaring above 100 create challenging conditions for fall sports, for football players in pads and cross country runners who are sweating out miles in practice and then competing in 5,000-meter races. Chris Martucci, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Verb, Adjective, Preposition, and Adverb

Middle English, from Old English, from Old Norse or Old Irish; Old Norse kross, from Old Irish cros, from Latin cruc-, crux

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Preposition

1551, in the meaning defined above

Adverb

1577, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cross 1 of 3

noun

ˈkrȯs How to pronounce cross (audio)
1
: a structure, object, or mark formed by two lines that cross each other
2
often capitalized : the structure on which Jesus Christ was crucified used as a symbol of Christianity
3
: a mixture of two different things, types, or qualities
The game is a cross of luck and skill.

cross

2 of 3

verb

crossed; crossing
1
: to move, pass, or extend across or past
Look both ways before you cross the street.
2
: to place one over the other
Cross your fingers!
3
: to lie or be situated across
A path crosses the front yard.
4
: to go across : intersect
5
: to turn (the eyes) toward the nose
6
: to draw a line across
Remember to cross your t's.
7
: to act against : oppose
She's tough, and I wouldn't dare to cross her.
8
: to cause (an animal or plant) to breed with one of another kind : produce hybrids
9
: to pass going in opposite directions
Their letters crossed in the mail.

cross

3 of 3

adjective

crosser; crossest
1
: hard to get along with : irritable
2
: lying, falling, or passing across
a cross street

Medical Definition

cross 1 of 3

noun

ˈkrȯs How to pronounce cross (audio)
1
: a device composed of an upright bar traversed by a horizontal one
2
a
: an act of crossing dissimilar individuals
b
: a crossbred individual or kind

cross

2 of 3

transitive verb

: to cause (an animal or plant) to interbreed with one of a different kind : hybridize
the crossing of two cattle breeds

intransitive verb

: interbreed, hybridize

cross

3 of 3

adjective

: crossbred, hybrid

Geographical Definition

Cross

geographical name

ˈkrȯs How to pronounce Cross (audio)
river 300 miles (483 kilometers) long in western Cameroon and southeastern Nigeria flowing west and south into the Gulf of Guinea

Biographical Definition

Cross

biographical name

ˈkrȯs How to pronounce Cross (audio)
Wilbur Lucius 1862–1948 American educator and politician

crossings

noun

plural of crossing
1
as in voyages
a journey over water in a vessel an uneventful crossing from the United States to Britain

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • voyages
  • cruises
  • passages
  • sails
2
as in intersections
a place where roads meet turn left at the next crossing and then stay on that road for two miles

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • intersections
  • junctions
  • corners
  • interchanges
  • crossroads
  • underpasses
  • overpasses
  • carrefours
  • roundabouts
  • crossways
  • cloverleafs
  • rotaries
  • cloverleaves
  • traffic circles
  • circles
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