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源自拉丁语 'transversus'(横向的),由 'trans-'(横穿)和 'vertere'(转动)组成。
❶ 横向地,横跨地。指物体或方向与某物的长度方向垂直或交叉。
“The river flows transversely across the valley.”
(这条河横向穿过山谷。)
“The beams were placed transversely to support the roof.”
(横梁被横向放置以支撑屋顶。)
cut transversely — 横向切割,指以垂直于物体长度的方向进行切割。
“The log was cut transversely into several sections.”
(原木被横向切割成几段。)