cross
cross — 動詞
1. to travel to the opposite side of a road, bridge, or open space
越過；橫越
從一邊移動到另一邊
to travel to the opposite side of a road, bridge, or open space
Yael crossed the street to get to the bakery.
Yael 穿過馬路去那家麵包店。
cross + noun phrase as direct object
The old stone bridge crosses the river at its narrowest point.
那座老石橋在最窄處橫跨這條河。
inanimate subject (bridge, road, line)
Omar carefully crossed the busy road at the pedestrian lights.
Omar 小心翼翼地從行人穿越道穿過那條繁忙的馬路。
Hikers crossed the mountain pass just before the snow arrived.
登山者在雪季來臨前越過了那個山口。
The new railway line crosses the whole country from east to west.
這條新鐵路線從東到西貫穿整個國家。
cross + spatial extent (from ... to ...)
- cross the street
- cross the road
- cross the border
- cross a bridge
- cross a river
文法句型
cross + noun phrase as object
cross + adverb (over, across)
用法筆記
With a direct object, no preposition is needed: say 'cross the road' not 'cross over the road'. For the intransitive form, use 'across' or 'over' after the verb: 'They crossed over the bridge.'
常見錯誤
2. if a thought or idea suddenly enters your mind, especially briefly and unexpecte
浮現；想到
突然想起某事
if a thought or idea suddenly enters your mind, especially briefly and unexpectedly
It never crossed Pim's mind to check the train schedule before leaving.
Pim 出門前完全沒想到要查火車時刻表。
it + never + crosses + possessive + mind + to-infinitive
The thought of moving abroad crossed Anjali's mind several times last year.
去年 Anjali 好幾次浮現搬去國外的念頭。
thought/idea as subject
Has it ever crossed your mind that she might have been telling the truth?
你有沒有想過，她也許一直說的是實話？
question form: has it crossed your mind that...
A strange idea crossed Christopher's mind as he watched the storm.
Christopher 看著暴風雨時，一個奇怪的念頭掠過心頭。
- it crosses my mind
- never crossed my mind
- crossed her mind that
- occur to
slightly more formal; 'it occurred to me that...'
- come to mind
less sudden; can be used for general recall
文法句型
something crosses someone's mind
it crosses someone's mind that...
it never crossed someone's mind to...
用法筆記
The subject of this expression is always an idea, thought, or 'it'. The person who has the thought is the object of the prepositional possessive: 'cross my mind', 'cross your mind', 'cross her mind'. Cannot be used in the passive voice.
常見錯誤
3. to place one arm, leg, or finger over the other, usually so that they form an X
交叉
將四肢或手指疊放
to place one arm, leg, or finger over the other, usually so that they form an X shape
Kwame crossed his legs and leaned back in the chair.
Kwame 翹起二郎腿，往椅背上靠。
cross + body part (legs)
The teacher crossed her arms and waited for the class to quiet down.
老師雙手交叉在胸前，等全班安靜下來。
cross + arms (often signals impatience)
For good luck, Eri crossed her fingers before the exam results were announced.
為了求好運，Eri 在考試成績公布前交叉了手指。
cross + fingers (superstitious gesture)
Élise sat on the sofa with her legs crossed, reading a novel.
Élise 翹著腳坐在沙發上看小說。
participial: with + body part + crossed
Hugo crossed his ankles while lying on the picnic blanket.
Hugo 躺在野餐墊上，交疊著腳踝。
- cross one's arms
- cross one's legs
- cross one's fingers
- arms crossed
- legs crossed
- fold
only for arms, not for legs or fingers; 'she folded her arms'
文法句型
cross + body part (arms, legs, fingers, ankles)
用法筆記
The direct object is typically a limb or finger belonging to the subject. Often used reflexively: the body part belongs to the person doing the crossing. Common in descriptions of posture ('arms crossed', 'legs crossed').
常見錯誤
4. to make someone angry or upset by opposing their wishes, plans, or actions
得罪；惹惱
因反對而讓人生氣
to make someone angry or upset by opposing their wishes, plans, or actions
Isabela did not want to cross her grandmother by refusing the homemade gift.
Isabela 不想因為拒絕那件手作禮物而得罪奶奶。
negative: don't want to cross someone
My brother crossed me by inviting people I did not like to the party.
我哥哥邀請我不喜歡的人來派對，惹惱了我。
cross + someone + by + gerund phrase
The young politician was careful not to cross the powerful union leaders.
那位年輕的政治人物小心不去得罪強勢的工會領袖。
be careful not to cross someone
If you cross Alessia, she will not speak to you for days.
如果你得罪 Alessia，她會好幾天不跟你說話。
- don't cross me
- cross someone
- be crossed
- cross one's parents
- oppose
less emotional; focuses on disagreement rather than anger
- defy
stronger, suggests open resistance to authority
- antagonize
more formal; emphasizes making someone hostile
- please
opposite effect — making someone happy by agreeing
文法句型
cross + someone
cross + someone + by + -ing phrase
用法筆記
The subject is a person whose action goes against someone else's wishes. The object is the person who is upset by this opposition. Often used in warnings and negative constructions ('don't cross me', 'be careful not to cross him').
常見錯誤
5. to breed two separate kinds of plants or animals together so that they produce a
雜交
使不同品種交配繁殖
to breed two separate kinds of plants or animals together so that they produce a new combined variety
Scientists crossed a lion with a tiger to produce a liger.
科學家讓獅子和老虎雜交，產出了獅虎。
cross + A + with + B
The gardener crossed two types of roses to create a brighter red flower.
園丁將兩種玫瑰雜交，培育出更鮮紅的花。
cross + noun phrase + to-infinitive (purpose)
Jabari crossed a red tulip with a yellow one to grow an orange bloom.
Jabari 將紅色鬱金香與黃色鬱金香雜交，種出了橘色花朵。
Farmers sometimes cross different breeds of cattle to improve milk production.
農民有時會讓不同品種的牛雜交，以提高產奶量。
passive possible: be crossed with
- cross A with B
- cross breeds
- cross varieties
- cross species
- hybridize
more technical; mainly scientific contexts
- interbreed
for animals; implies natural rather than human-controlled breeding
文法句型
cross + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in the pattern 'cross A with B' to specify the two parents of the hybrid. Common in both agriculture and scientific contexts. Can also be used intransitively in the passive: 'The two varieties were crossed.'
常見錯誤
6. in soccer, rugby, ice hockey, and similar sports, to send a ball sideways from o
橫傳
在球類比賽中橫向傳球
in soccer, rugby, ice hockey, and similar sports, to send a ball sideways from one side of the field to a teammate
The midfielder crossed the ball into the penalty area from the right wing.
中場球員從右翼將球橫傳進禁區。
cross + ball + into + location
The winger crossed the ball low and fast toward the far post.
邊鋒將球低平橫傳到球門遠端。
The defender crossed the puck to her teammate in front of the goal.
後衛將冰球橫傳給門前的隊友。
cross + puck + to + someone (hockey)
The striker crossed from the left and the forward headed it into the net.
前鋒從左路橫傳，鋒線隊友頭球破門。
intransitive: cross from [position]
- cross the ball
- cross from the wing
- cross into the box
- low cross
- high cross
- center
North American equivalent in soccer; 'to center the ball'
文法句型
cross + the ball/puck + to + someone
cross + the ball + into + location
用法筆記
In soccer and hockey, a cross is a sideways pass aimed toward the goal area, distinct from a forward pass or backward pass. The term is most common in British English sports commentary; American English may use 'center the ball' in soccer.
常見錯誤
7. to mark a cheque with two parallel lines so that the money is sent straight to t
劃線
在支票上劃平行線
to mark a cheque with two parallel lines so that the money is sent straight to the receiver's account through a bank, which makes the payment more secure than cashing it directly.
Mathieu crossed the cheque before posting it to his supplier in Manchester.
Mathieu 在寄給曼徹斯特的供應商之前先把支票劃了線。
cross + (the) cheque — UK banking practice
Banks in the UK will not cash a crossed cheque over the counter.
英國的銀行不會在櫃檯兌現劃線支票。
passive: crossed cheque as a noun phrase
Make sure you cross every cheque you send through the post.
郵寄的每一張支票都要記得劃線。
The accountant told Ezra to cross the company cheque for added security.
會計告訴 Ezra 為了安全起見要把公司支票劃線。
- cross a cheque
- crossed cheque
文法句型
cross + noun phrase (cheque)
用法筆記
Only used for physical cheques (UK spelling). This is a standard banking-security practice in the UK and some other Commonwealth countries.
常見錯誤
8. to make the Christian symbol of a cross by moving your hand from your forehead d
劃十字
基督徒在胸前劃十字的動作
to make the Christian symbol of a cross by moving your hand from your forehead down to your chest and then across to each shoulder, as a religious act of prayer or respect.
As the church bells began to ring, Mira crossed herself and started to pray.
教堂鐘聲響起時，Mira 劃了十字並開始祈禱。
cross + reflexive pronoun (herself)
The old woman crossed herself slowly before stepping into the chapel.
那位老太太走進小教堂之前先慢慢地劃了十字。
Catholics and some other Christians cross themselves when they enter a church.
天主教徒和其他一些基督徒走進教堂時會劃十字。
Subject: religious group; reflexive: themselves
Lan crossed herself quietly as she listened to the priest's blessing.
Lan 聽著牧師祝禱時悄悄地劃了十字。
Dario watched his grandmother cross herself before every family meal.
Dario 看著祖母每次家庭聚餐前劃十字。
- cross oneself
- cross herself/himself/myself/yourself
- make the sign of the cross
a fuller expression, more formal or descriptive in tone
文法句型
cross + reflexive pronoun
用法筆記
Always used with a reflexive pronoun (myself, yourself, herself, etc.). Not used for other hand gestures or non-religious movements.
常見錯誤
9. If two roads, lines, or paths cross, they go over or across each other at a part
交叉；交會
兩條線或道路互相交叉
If two roads, lines, or paths cross, they go over or across each other at a particular point, forming a shared meeting place.
The two main roads cross just north of the old market square.
那兩條主要道路在舊市場廣場北邊交會。
two things + cross + (at/near + place)
Draw two straight lines that cross at the centre of the page.
在紙張中央畫兩條交叉的直線。
The hiking trails cross near the wooden bridge behind the lake.
那幾條登山步道在湖後方的木橋附近交會。
Where the railway tracks cross, the trains must slow down for safety.
鐵軌交叉的地方，火車為了安全必須減速。
Gabriela noticed where the two garden paths crossed in the park.
Gabriela 注意到公園裡那兩條花園小徑在哪裡交會。
- roads cross
- lines cross
- paths cross
- cross at
- cross near
- run parallel
when two lines or roads stay the same distance apart and never meet
文法句型
two things + cross + (at/near + place)
用法筆記
Typically intransitive, with the two intersecting things as the subject. For the transitive use (e.g. 'the road crosses the river'), see sense 1 in the verb entry.
常見錯誤
10. to put a line or a mark such as an X through a written word or item, removing it
劃掉；刪除
用線條劃過文字表示取消
to put a line or a mark such as an X through a written word or item, removing it, cancelling it, or showing that it has been finished.
Sahil crossed out the wrong answer and wrote the correct one beside it.
Sahil 劃掉錯誤的答案並在旁邊寫上正確的。
cross + out — cancelling written text
Please cross off the items that have already been delivered to the warehouse.
請把已經送到倉庫的物品從清單上劃掉。
cross + off — removing from a list
The teacher crossed the spelling mistakes using a red pen.
老師用紅筆把拼寫錯誤劃掉。
Christopher crossed the old address on the envelope and wrote a new one.
Christopher 劃掉信封上舊的地址並寫上新的。
Before you submit the form, cross any options that do not apply to you.
提交表格前，把不適用的選項劃掉。
- cross out
- cross off
- cross through
- cross a word
- cross an item
- delete
more general; can refer to removing digital or written content
- strike through
more formal; often used in editing or legal contexts
- cancel
broader meaning that includes non-written items like bookings
文法句型
cross + noun phrase + out/off/through
用法筆記
Often used with the particle 'out' (cross out a mistake) or 'off' (cross off a list item). The meaning shifts slightly: 'out' focuses on deletion, while 'off' focuses on removal from a checklist.
常見錯誤
11. to encounter and go by another person, especially unexpectedly or without having
相遇；交錯
偶然遇到某人或擦身而過
to encounter and go by another person, especially unexpectedly or without having made a plan to meet.
Ziad and Soraya first crossed paths at a conference in Tokyo.
Ziad 和 Soraya 第一次在東京的一場會議上相遇。
cross paths with + someone — chance encounter
Our paths crossed again years later at a small bookshop in Lisbon.
多年後我們在里斯本一家小書店再次相遇。
paths cross — alternative word order
Our families first crossed paths at a charity event in Tokyo.
我們兩個家庭第一次在東京的一場慈善活動中相遇。
cross paths (with) — chance encounter between people
Indra never expected their paths to cross again after college graduation.
Indra 從未想過大學畢業後還會再次與他們相遇。
Yuki and her former teacher crossed paths at a museum exhibition last Saturday.
Yuki 和她以前的老師上週六在一間博物館展覽上偶遇。
cross paths — unexpected meeting of two people
- cross paths with
- paths cross
- cross somebody's path
- meet (by chance)
simpler and more common; 'cross paths' adds a sense of unexpectedness
- encounter
more formal; can be planned or unplanned
- run into
informal; for unexpected meetings with people
文法句型
paths cross
cross paths with + someone
用法筆記
Most common in the fixed expressions 'cross paths' and 'paths cross'. When used without these set phrases, the meaning is literal physical passing rather than a chance meeting.
常見錯誤
cross off
phrasal verbTo remove something from a list by drawing a line through it.
劃掉
I crossed off the items I already bought from the shopping list.
Cross off each task as you complete it.
cross out
phrasal verbTo draw a line through written words to show they are wrong or not needed.
劃掉；刪除
The teacher crossed out the misspelled word and wrote the correct one.
Please cross out the incorrect answer and write the right one.
cross over
phrasal verbTo go from one side or area to another, often changing categories or genres.
跨越；轉型
The singer crossed over from country to pop music.
Many animals cross over the bridge to reach the forest.
cross through
phrasal verbTo draw a line through something written to delete or cancel it.
劃掉；刪除
He crossed through the old address and wrote the new one.
Cross through any mistakes with a single line.
cross a/the line
idiomTo do something that is not acceptable or goes beyond what is considered proper.
越界；做得太過分
Maya crossed the line when she insulted her boss in public.
Did Brian cross the line by telling that joke at the meeting?
cross your fingers
idiomTo hope that something will happen in the way you want.
祈求好運
Sara is crossing her fingers for good weather on her wedding day.
Keep your fingers crossed that the train arrives on time.
Used to emphasize that you are telling the truth or will keep a promise.
發誓；保證
I didn't take your book, cross my heart.
Cross my heart, I will finish the project by Friday.
cross your mind
idiomTo come into your thoughts suddenly.
突然想到
It never crossed my mind that she might be lying.
Has it ever crossed your mind to study abroad?
To give money to someone, especially to pay for a service like fortune-telling.
付錢（給算命者）
The fortune teller asked me to cross her palm with silver.
Diego crossed the old woman's palm with silver to hear his future.
To meet someone by chance.
偶然相遇
I hope I never cross his path again after that argument.
Our paths crossed again years later at a conference in Paris.
To argue or fight with someone.
爭論；交鋒
The two politicians crossed swords over the new tax law.
Aiden crossed swords with his neighbor about the fence.
To deal with a problem only when it actually happens, not before.
船到橋頭自然直
Don't worry about the exam now; we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
Maya decided to cross that bridge when she came to it.
To pay careful attention to every small detail when completing a task.
一絲不苟；注重細節
Before submitting the report, dot your i's and cross your t's.
Sara always dots her i's and crosses her t's in her work.
To misunderstand what someone has said, leading to confusion.
誤會；搞錯
We got our wires crossed about the meeting time.
Did you get your wires crossed? I thought you said Tuesday.
cross — 名詞
1. A mark made by drawing one line across another, shaped like an X or a +. People
記號；叉號
由兩線交叉構成的書寫符號
A mark made by drawing one line across another, shaped like an X or a +. People commonly use an X to point to a place on a map or to show that an answer on a test is wrong.
Put a cross next to the wrong answer on your test paper.
在試卷上，請在錯誤答案旁邊打叉。
collocation: put a cross next to [something]
Lan drew a red cross on the map to show where her house was.
Lan 在地圖上畫了一個紅叉，標示她家的位置。
The teacher wrote a cross beside every wrong answer on the exam.
老師在考試卷上每個錯誤答案旁都打了叉。
collocation: write a cross beside [something]
Vivek made a small cross on the calendar to mark his birthday.
Vivek 在日曆上畫了一個小叉，標記他的生日。
Sari placed a cross at the spot where the treasure was buried.
Sari 在寶藏埋藏的位置畫了一個叉。
collocation: place a cross at [a location]
- put a cross
- draw a cross
- mark with a cross
- tick
a check mark (✓) that shows an answer is correct
用法筆記
Countable. The X-shaped mark is the most common form; the +-shaped mark is rarer and often indicates a location on a map.
常見錯誤
2. A frame used for executions in the ancient world, made by fixing two beams toget
十字刑架
古代處決犯人的十字形木架
A frame used for executions in the ancient world, made by fixing two beams together at right angles. Prisoners were tied or nailed to this structure and left in place until they died.
In ancient Rome, soldiers nailed criminals to a wooden cross as a punishment.
在古羅馬，士兵會把罪犯釘在木製十字架上作為刑罰。
passive: nailed to a cross as punishment
Baraka read that thousands of people died on crosses during the Roman Empire.
Baraka 讀到數千人在羅馬帝國時期死在十字架上。
The museum displayed a full-size cross like those used two thousand years ago.
博物館展示了一個跟兩千年前所用的一樣大的十字架。
Historians agree the cross was a common execution method across the ancient world.
歷史學家認為十字架是古代世界常見的處決方式。
collocation: the cross was a [adjective] execution [noun]
- die on a cross
- nailed to a cross
- sentenced to the cross
用法筆記
Countable. This sense refers strictly to the physical execution device used in antiquity. Do not confuse with sense 3 (the Christian religious symbol), though the two are historically related.
3. The cross-shaped frame on which Jesus Christ was put to death, now used as the c
十字架
代表基督教信仰的十字標誌
The cross-shaped frame on which Jesus Christ was put to death, now used as the central symbol of the Christian religion. It represents sacrifice, faith, and the core beliefs of Christianity.
Élise wears a small gold cross around her neck as a sign of her faith.
Élise 脖子上戴著一個小金十字架，作為她信仰的標誌。
collocation: wear a cross around the neck
The church has a large stone cross above its main entrance.
教堂正門上方有一個大石頭十字架。
Christopher gave his daughter a silver cross for her first communion.
Christopher 送給女兒一條銀十字架項鍊，作為初領聖體的禮物。
Many Christians make the sign of the cross when they enter a church to pray.
許多基督徒走進教堂祈禱時會畫十字。
phrase: make the sign of the cross
A wooden cross stands at the front of the small village church.
小村莊教堂的前方立著一個木製十字架。
- sign of the cross
- wear a cross
- the Holy Cross
- crucifix
a cross with a statue of Jesus on it, more specific than a plain cross
用法筆記
Countable. Often used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the crucifixion ('the Cross'). This sense is distinct from sense 2 (the ancient execution device) because it carries religious meaning.
常見錯誤
4. A metal award shaped like a cross, given to someone as an honour for bravery, mi
十字勳章
授予英勇者的十字形獎章
A metal award shaped like a cross, given to someone as an honour for bravery, military service, or notable achievement.
The soldier received a cross for bravery during the battle.
那名士兵因作戰英勇而獲頒十字勳章。
collocation: receive a cross for bravery
Tunde's grandfather was awarded a military cross for saving wounded comrades.
Tunde 的祖父因拯救受傷同袍而獲頒軍功十字勳章。
The queen pinned a gold cross onto the nurse's uniform as an award.
女王將一枚金十字勳章別在護士的制服上，作為獎勵。
collocation: pin a cross onto [uniform]
A framed photo showed the pilot wearing a cross he earned in the war.
一張裱框的照片中，飛行員戴著他在戰爭中獲得的十字勳章。
- win a cross
- award a cross
- Victoria Cross
- medal
a general term for any award; a cross is a specific type of medal in this shape
- decoration
formal term for an honour awarded for service
用法筆記
Countable. This sense names the physical decoration itself, not the shape. Common in military and royal honour systems (e.g. Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Cross). Often capitalised in official titles.
5. An animal or plant produced by breeding two distinct parent types together, ofte
雜交品種
不同物種交配產生的後代
An animal or plant produced by breeding two distinct parent types together, often having features of both. The term is common in farming and gardening when new varieties are created.
This flower is a cross between a red rose and a wild bush.
這種花是紅玫瑰與野生灌木的雜交品種。
pattern: a cross between [A] and [B]
The farmer developed a new cross of corn that grows well in dry soil.
農夫培育出一種新的玉米雜交品種，能在乾燥土壤中生長。
A mule is a cross between a male donkey and a female horse.
騾子是公驢和母馬交配產生的雜交品種。
pattern: a cross between [A] and [B]
Gardeners created this cross by mixing two types of apple trees.
園藝師混合兩種蘋果樹，培育出新的雜交品種。
Anjali's dog is a cross between a poodle and a Labrador retriever.
Anjali 的狗是貴賓犬和拉布拉多犬的雜交品種。
- a cross between
- create a cross
- produce a cross
- pure breed
an animal or plant whose parents are of the same variety
用法筆記
Countable. Almost always followed by 'between' when specifying the two parent types: 'a cross between X and Y'. This sense is distinct from verb sense MIX (verb/5), which refers to the action of breeding, not the resulting organism.
常見錯誤
6. In football and similar team sports, a sideways kick or pass that sends the ball
橫傳；傳中
足球等運動中將球橫向傳出
In football and similar team sports, a sideways kick or pass that sends the ball from one edge of the pitch toward the middle or the far edge. These passes are typically aimed at a teammate who can try to score.
Liam sent a perfect cross from the left wing to the front of the goal.
Liam 從左翼踢出一記完美的傳中球，直達球門前。
collocation: send a cross from [position]
The midfielder's cross reached the striker at the far post.
中場球員的橫傳球找到了遠柱的前鋒。
Lucía practised kicking crosses into the penalty area every afternoon.
Lucía 每天下午練習將球橫傳入禁區。
collocation: kick a cross into [area]
The defender blocked the cross before it could reach the attacker.
後衛在球傳到攻擊手之前就攔下了橫傳球。
Coaches teach players to aim their crosses between the keeper and the defence.
教練教導球員要將橫傳球瞄準在守門員與後衛之間。
collocation: aim a cross between [X] and [Y]
- send a cross
- deliver a cross
- meet a cross
- centre
more common in American English for the same type of pass
用法筆記
Countable. Common in British football commentary and coaching. The verb sense (verb/6 IN SPORT) refers to the action of making this pass; the noun sense refers to the pass itself.
a cross to bear
idiomA difficult problem or responsibility that someone has to deal with over a long period of time, often with patience.
需要承受的沉重負擔
Layla says caring for her sick mother is a heavy cross to bear.
The team's poor performance all season was a cross that the coach had to bear alone.
cross — 形容詞
1. feeling upset or bad-tempered for a short time, especially when something small
不高興
因小事而感到煩躁或不悅
feeling upset or bad-tempered for a short time, especially when something small goes wrong
Mum was cross with Eli for not cleaning his room before dinner.
媽媽因為 Eli 沒在晚飯前整理房間而生氣。
cross with + person + for + reason
The teacher looked cross when she saw the messy drawings on the wall.
老師看到牆上亂七八糟的圖畫時，看起來很不高興。
Naoko felt a bit cross about having to wait for the bus in the rain.
Naoko 因為得在雨中等公車而感到有點不開心。
cross about + situation/event
Don't be cross — I did not mean to break your favourite mug.
別不高興——我不是故意打破你最喜歡的馬克杯。
imperative form in apology
Salma was still cross with herself for forgetting her friend's birthday.
Salma 因為忘記朋友的生日而還在生自己的氣。
cross with + oneself for + reason
- cross with (someone)
- cross about (something)
- a bit cross
- rather cross
- very cross
- feel cross
- look cross
- get cross
文法句型
be/feel/look/seem + cross
cross + with + person
cross + about + thing/situation
用法筆記
Common in informal British English. Unlike 'angry', which can go before a noun (an angry customer), 'cross' is almost always used after a linking verb.
常見錯誤
cross — 字首
1. attached to the beginning of nouns or adjectives to show movement from one side
橫跨；穿越
從一邊到另一邊，或穿越整個區域
attached to the beginning of nouns or adjectives to show movement from one side of something to the other, or covering a whole area from end to end
Every winter, Mira goes cross-country skiing in the mountains near her home.
每年冬天，Mira 都會到住家附近的山區進行越野滑雪。
cross-country = across open land rather than on ski tracks
The two countries signed an agreement to increase cross-border trade.
這兩個國家簽署了一項協議，以促進橫跨國界的貿易往來。
cross-border = from one side of a border to the other
Felipe found a cross-platform messaging tool that works on all his devices.
Felipe 找到一款跨平台通訊工具，可以在他所有裝置上使用。
cross-platform = works across different computer systems
The airline offers cross-continental flights from Tokyo to São Paulo.
這家航空公司提供從東京到聖保羅的跨洲航班。
- cross-border trade
- cross-country journey
- cross-platform software
- cross-continental flight
- trans-
trans- is used in more formal or technical contexts, especially with Latin-derived roots (transatlantic, transcontinental)
文法句型
cross- + noun
cross- + adjective
2. attached to nouns or adjectives to show that something connects or involves two
跨領域；跨
連結或涉及不同群體、學科或領域
attached to nouns or adjectives to show that something connects or involves two or more different groups, fields of study, or areas of activity
As part of a cross-cultural exchange, Charlotte spent a summer living with a family in Japan.
Charlotte 參加了一項跨文化交流活動，在日本的一個家庭裡住了一個夏天。
cross-cultural = involving two or more different cultures
The conference brought together experts from cross-disciplinary fields such as biology and computer science.
這場會議匯集了來自跨學科領域（如生物學和電腦科學）的專家。
cross-disciplinary = connecting different academic subjects
A cross-party committee made up of politicians from all sides worked together on the new law.
一個由各黨派政治人物組成的跨黨派委員會共同研擬了這項新法。
cross-party = involving members of different political parties
By taking a cross-sector approach, Devika connected the health service with local schools.
Devika 採取跨部門的方式，將醫療服務與地方學校連結起來。
- cross-cultural exchange
- cross-disciplinary approach
- cross-party agreement
- cross-sector collaboration
- inter-
inter- is more common in academic or formal writing (interdisciplinary, intercultural) and suggests mutual exchange rather than simply spanning categories
文法句型
cross- + noun
cross- + adjective
用法筆記
Commonly used with nouns that name categories of people, academic subjects, or organisational divisions.