英语词汇“cross-purpose”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

ˈcross-ˈpurpose, n. [countable]

an opposing or contrary purpose.

Idioms

Idioms at cross-purposes, in a way that involves misunderstanding or produces frustrations on both sides, usually unintentionally:We were working at cross-purposes but couldn't see that we were getting in each other's way.

cross-pur•pose n.

an opposing or contrary purpose.
Idioms at cross-purposes, in a way that involves or produces mutual misunderstanding or frustration, usually unintentionally.

1660–70

cross-purpose n

a contrary aim or purpose
at cross-purposes ⇒ conflicting; opposed; disagreeing

单词	cross-purpose
释义	WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024 ˈcross-ˈpurpose, n. [countable] an opposing or contrary purpose. Idioms Idioms at cross-purposes, in a way that involves misunderstanding or produces frustrations on both sides, usually unintentionally:We were working at cross-purposes but couldn't see that we were getting in each other's way. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 cross-pur•pose (krôs′pûr′pəs, kros′-),USA pronunciation n. an opposing or contrary purpose. Idioms at cross-purposes, in a way that involves or produces mutual misunderstanding or frustration, usually unintentionally. 1660–70 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: cross-purpose n a contrary aim or purpose at cross-purposes ⇒ conflicting; opposed; disagreeing
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