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cut across

横切,横切面,横切口,横断

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Definitions

v.动词 verb
  1. 1

    • : to be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitationsopinion on European integration still cuts clean across party lines
    • : to cross or traverse, making a shorter routeshe cut across the field quickly

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Examples

  • In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.

  • The CDA was passed not in the name of censorship but in the name of protecting children from stumbling across sexual material.

  • Opponents of Muslims and immigrants across the continent are claiming vindication in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo attack.

  • In this cockamamie get-rich scheme, would they all issue an apology if he cut a check?

  • “This is a federal mandate that is causing some real problems for schools across the country,” Kline told a CBS affiliate in July.

  • If the "Y" Beach lot press their advantage they may cut off the enemy troops on the toe of the Peninsula.

  • Davy looked around and saw an old man coming toward them across the lawn.

  • Specimens were easily collected in a mist net placed across the opening.

  • At the reserve bank they may borrow as a standing right and not as a favor which may be cut off.

  • It occurred to him then, for the first time, that a third resource was open—he might cut the rope, and let the kite go free!