uncross

/ˌʌnˈkrɒs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈkrɑːs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈkrȯs How to pronounce uncross (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncross — verb

  • uncrosspresent simple I / you / we / they
  • uncrosses3rd person singular
  • uncrossing-ing form
  • uncrossedpast simple

1. to move body parts apart after crossing them, such as your arms, two fingers, or

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to move body parts apart after crossing them, such as your arms, two fingers, or your legs.

例句

Vivek uncrossed his arms when the teacher invited questions.

uncross + arms when becoming more open or ready

Yumi uncrossed her legs and leaned forward to hear better.

uncross + legs while changing your sitting position

同義詞
  • unfold

    used for paper, cloth, or something that opens out; it is not the usual choice for arms or legs

  • straighten

    focuses on making something straight, not specifically ending a crossed position

  • separate

    broader and less specific; it does not suggest that the parts were crossed before

反義詞
  • cross

    the direct opposite action of putting one part over another

  • fold

    can describe bringing arms together across the body rather than opening them

文法句型

uncross + arms / legs / fingers / ankles

uncross + possessive + body part

用法筆記

Most often used for arms or legs when someone changes posture, and for fingers when a hopeful gesture ends. English usually uses 'uncross' rather than 'unfold' for this movement.

常見錯誤

❌She uncrossed the zipper on her jacket.
✅She unzipped her jacket.
💡a zipper is opened, not crossed.
❌He unfolded his arms and answered.
✅He uncrossed his arms and answered.
💡for arms or legs in this position, 'uncross' is the normal verb.