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transversely

UK //trænzˈvɜːsli//US //trænzˈvɜːrsli//

词源

源自拉丁语 'transversus'(横向的),由 'trans-'(横穿)和 'vertere'(转动)组成。

adverb

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。)

同义词:crosswise, laterally, sideways

常见短语

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。)