释义 |
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024col•lide /kəˈlaɪd/USA pronunciation v., -lid•ed, -lid•ing. - to strike each other forcefully;
crash: [no object]The two trains collided at a speed of over 50 mph.[~ + with + object]The car collided with that tree. - to clash;
conflict: [no object]Our views often collided, but we respected each other.[~ + with + object]My opinions collide with my opponent's.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024col•lide (kə līd′),USA pronunciation v., -lid•ed, -lid•ing. v.i. - to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact;
come into violent contact; crash:The two cars collided with an ear-splitting crash. - to clash;
conflict:Their views on the matter collided. v.t. - to cause to collide:drivers colliding their cars in a demolition derby.
- Latin collīdere to strike together, equivalent. to col- col-1 + -līdere, combining form of laedere to strike
- 1615–25
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged hit, smash, clash.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: collide /kəˈlaɪd/ vb (intransitive)- to crash together with a violent impact
- to conflict in attitude, opinion, or desire; clash; disagree
Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin collīdere to clash together, from com- together + laedere to strike, wound |