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crossings

UK //ˈkrɒsɪŋz//US //ˈkrɔːsɪŋz//

词源

源自中古英语 'crossing', 由 'cross'(十字)加后缀 '-ing' 构成,表示与横穿相关的动作或地点。

noun

❶ 指道路、河流或铁路等需要横穿的地方,通常设有斑马线、桥梁或地下通道等设施。

“Pedestrians should use the designated crossings to cross the road safely.”

(行人应使用指定的过街设施安全过马路。)

“The city has installed new zebra crossings near schools.”

(市政府在学校附近新设了斑马线。)

❶ 指不同事物或领域的交汇点,常用于比喻意义。

“This festival celebrates the crossings of different cultures.”

(这个节日庆祝不同文化的交融。)

“The novel explores the crossings of reality and fantasy.”

(这部小说探讨了现实与幻想的交汇。)

同义词:intersections, junctions, crossroads, overpasses, underpasses

常见短语

border crossings — 指国家之间的边境过境点,人们在此办理出入境手续。

“The border crossings are heavily guarded to prevent illegal entry.”

(边境检查站戒备森严,以防止非法入境。)

grade crossings — 指铁路与道路在同一平面交叉的地方,通常设有警示标志和栏杆。

“Drivers must stop at grade crossings when the signals are active.”

(当信号灯亮起时,司机必须在铁路道口停车。)