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transversely

/trans-vurs, tranz-; trans-vurs, tranz-/US // trænsˈvɜrs, trænz-; ˈtræns vɜrs, ˈtrænz- //UK // (trænzˈvɜːs) //

横向,横向地,横向的,横向而言

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : lying or extending across or in a cross direction; cross.
    • : having a mouth hole in the side of the tube, near its end, across which the player's breath is directed.Compare end-blown.
    • : mounted with the crankshaft oriented sideways.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : something that is transverse.
    • : Nautical. web frame.
    • : Geometry. transverse axis.
    • : a city road that cuts through a park or other area of light traffic; shortcut.

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Examples

  • The horizontal pressure due to a wind blowing transversely to the span, which becomes of importance in long and high bridges.

  • The four ropes are connected together by thinner ones of the same material, fastened over them transversely.

  • They are not perfectly flat; for besides the longitudinal curvature already mentioned, they are curved transversely.

  • The male has very large horns, with three rounded angles at the base, flattened in front, and striated transversely.

  • His horns are of great size, transversely crumpled, with a simple curve, and a sharp extremity.