Word · Frequency #1352
cross
十字形；叉号
A mark or figure formed by two lines or bars crossing each other, such as + or ×.
- 1.
A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
由两条直线或杆相交组成的几何图形,其中至少有一条被另一条平分
- 2.
a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece
十字木架
- 3.
Any geometric figure having this or a similar shape, such as a cross of Lorraine or a Maltese cross.
具有此形状或类似形状的几何图形,如洛林十字或马耳他十字
- 4.
a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
交叉线标记
- 5.
A wooden post with a perpendicular beam attached and used (especially in the Roman Empire) to execute criminals (by crucifixion).
一种木制柱子,上面附有横梁,用于(尤其在罗马帝国)处决罪犯(通过钉十字架)
- 6.
a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry
耶稣受难十字架的象征,用作基督教标志或纹章
- 7.
A hand gesture made in imitation of the shape of the Cross; sign of the cross.
模仿十字形状的手势；画十字
- 8.
Any representation of the crucifix, as in religious architecture, burial markers, jewelry, etc.
任何十字架的表现形式,如宗教建筑、墓碑、珠宝等
- 9.
A difficult situation that must be endured.
必须忍受的困难局面
- 10.
The act of going across; the act of passing from one side to the other
穿越的行为；从一侧到另一侧的行为
- 11.
An animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization.
通过杂交或异花授粉产生的动植物
- 12.
One element of a hybrid species or type.
杂交物种或类型的一个元素
- 13.
A hybrid of any kind.
任何类型的杂交
- 14.
A hook thrown over the opponent's punch.
在对手拳头上方挥出的勾拳
- 15.
A pass in which the ball is kicked from a side of the pitch to a position close to the opponent’s goal.
从球场一侧踢到接近对方球门位置的传球
- 16.
A place where roads intersect and lead off in four directions; a crossroad (common in UK and Irish place names such as Gerrards Cross).
道路交叉并通向四个方向的地方；十字路口(常见于英国和爱尔兰地名,如Gerrards Cross)
- 17.
A monument that marks such a place. (Also common in UK or Irish place names such as Charing Cross)
标记此类地方的纪念碑。(也常见于英国或爱尔兰地名,如Charing Cross)
- 18.
A line across or through another line.
穿过或穿过另一条线的线
- 19.
An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.
一种用于沿主路线垂直设置偏移点的仪器。
- 20.
A pipe-fitting with four branches whose axes usually form a right angle.
一种具有四个分支且轴线通常成直角的管件。
- 21.
Four edge cubies of one side that are in their right places, forming the shape of a cross.
魔方某一面中处于正确位置的四个棱块,形成十字形状。
- 22.
The thirty-sixth Lenormand card.
勒诺曼牌中的第三十六张牌。
十字架；画十字的手势；苦难；重负；横渡；横穿；杂交品种；杂种
In use
She wears a small gold cross around her neck.
The doctor put a cross on the map to mark the location.
The church was adorned with wooden crosses.
Connections
Collocations
- wooden cross
- 木制十字架
- She wore a small wooden cross around her neck.她脖子上戴着一个小木制十字架。
- cross necklace
- 十字架项链
- He gave her a silver cross necklace for her birthday.他送给她一条银十字架项链作为生日礼物。
- cross symbol
- 十字形符号
- The cross symbol is used to mark the location on the map.十字形符号用来在地图上标记位置。
- make a cross
- 画十字
- He made a cross on the paper to indicate the correct answer.他在纸上画了一个十字来表示正确答案。
- carry a cross
- 背十字架
- In the procession, they carried a large wooden cross.在游行中，他们扛着一个大木制十字架。
- cross on top
Learner notes
Memory Tip
十字路口四条路交叉(cross)像十字架，记住这个形状就记住了cross的意思。
Context & Register
该词作为名词时，通常用于宗教语境（如十字架）或描述十字形状的物品。在宗教场合多属正式用词，在日常描述形状时则比较中性。实际使用时需根据具体意义判断语域。
Pronunciation & Spelling
The words loss, boss, toss, moss, dross, and floss all rhyme with cross (stress vowel /ɔ/ and ending /s/). Note that gross (gross) is spelled similarly but pronounced /ɡroʊs/, so it does not rhyme.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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