crisscross
crisscross — 形容詞
- crisscrosspositive
- more crisscrosscomparative
- most crisscrosssuperlative
1. having a pattern of straight or curving lines that cross over one another
交叉的
線條互相交錯的
having a pattern of straight or curving lines that cross over one another
From the airplane window, the crisscross streets of the old city looked like a neat grid.
從飛機窗戶往下看，老城區縱橫交錯的街道就像一幅整齊的網格。
attributive use: crisscross + noun (streets)
The oak dining table had a crisscross diamond pattern carved into its dark wooden surface.
那張橡木餐桌上雕刻著交錯的菱形圖案，表面是深色的木紋。
Ananya wore a shirt with a crisscross pattern of thin red and blue stripes.
Ananya 穿了一件襯衫，上面有紅藍細條紋交錯的圖案。
The gardener installed a crisscross wire fence to stop rabbits from digging into the vegetable patch.
園丁安裝了一道十字交叉的鐵絲網圍欄，防止兔子挖洞鑽進菜圃。
A crisscross network of hiking trails connects all the major campsites and viewpoints in Yosemite National Park.
優勝美地國家公園裡縱橫交錯的步道網絡，連接了主要的營地與觀景點。
- intersecting
more formal, focuses on the fact that lines meet rather than the visual pattern
- crossed
simpler but less descriptive of the repeated pattern
- lattice
used specifically for a grid-like crisscross, as in window frames or garden structures
文法句型
crisscross + noun (attributive)
be + crisscross (predicative)
用法筆記
The adjective is most commonly used before a noun (a crisscross pattern). As a predicative adjective (the pattern is crisscross), it is less frequent.
常見錯誤
crisscross — 名詞
1. a shape or design made by lines that cross one another, or a network of such cro
交錯圖案
線條或道路交錯形成的圖案或網絡
a shape or design made by lines that cross one another, or a network of such crossing lines
Diego drew a crisscross of lines on the paper to plan a maze for his sister.
Diego 在紙上畫了交錯的線條，幫妹妹設計迷宮。
pattern: a crisscross of + plural noun
From the tower, the crisscross of railway tracks looked like a giant metal spiderweb.
從高塔望下去，縱橫交錯的鐵軌看起來像一張巨大的金屬蜘蛛網。
Amara noticed a crisscross of fine cracks running across the old plaster wall.
Amara 注意到舊灰泥牆上有一道道細小裂縫交錯分佈。
The gardener marked out the flower beds with a crisscross of white string and wooden pegs.
園丁用白色的繩子和木樁標出花圃的形狀，形成一個交叉的網格。
A crisscross of footprints in the snow showed where the children had been playing tag.
雪地上交錯的腳印顯示孩子們剛才在這裡玩捉迷藏。
文法句型
a crisscross of + noun
用法筆記
When used as a noun, crisscross is almost always singular and followed by 'of' plus a plural noun describing the crossing elements (a crisscross of roads, a crisscross of wires).
crisscross — 動詞
- crisscrosspresent simple I / you / we / they
- crisscrosses3rd person singular
- crisscrossing-ing form
- crisscrossedpast simple
1. to draw or make a pattern of crossing lines on a surface
畫交叉線
在表面上畫或刻出交叉的線條
to draw or make a pattern of crossing lines on a surface
Before adding colour, Haruto crisscrossed the sketch with light pencil strokes.
Haruto 在上色之前，先用淡淡的鉛筆筆觸在草圖上畫出交叉線。
active: crisscross + object
The old wooden table was crisscrossed with scratches from years of daily use.
那張舊木桌上滿是多年日常使用留下的縱橫刮痕。
passive: be crisscrossed with + noun
Fatima crisscrossed the map with a red pen to show the team's hiking route.
Fatima 用紅筆在地圖上畫出交叉線，標示登山隊的路線。
The kids crisscrossed the page with crayon lines in green, blue, and orange.
孩子們用綠色、藍色和橘色的蠟筆在紙上畫滿了交叉的線條。
The carpenter crisscrossed the wooden board with shallow cuts to add texture.
木匠在木板上淺淺地刻出交叉的紋路，增加表面的質感。
- cross-hatch
more technical; used in drawing and engraving for closely spaced crossing lines
- score
more general; making lines by cutting or marking, not necessarily crossing
文法句型
crisscross + noun (surface)
be crisscrossed with + noun
用法筆記
This sense is often used in the passive form 'be crisscrossed with' to describe a surface that naturally has crossing marks (The field was crisscrossed with animal tracks).
2. to form a network of lines, paths, or routes that cross over one another at many
縱橫交錯
線條或路徑互相交叉形成網絡
to form a network of lines, paths, or routes that cross over one another at many different points within an area
Narrow alleys crisscross the old town centre, linking the main square to the river.
狹窄的小巷在老城區內縱橫交錯，連接主廣場和河邊。
transitive: crisscross + [area]
Sandy hiking trails crisscross through the pine forest behind Blue Mountain, linking three different camp shelters.
沙質的登山步道在 Blue Mountain 後方的松林間縱橫交錯，連接三處不同的營地小屋。
intransitive: trails crisscross (through/over)
Several rivers crisscross the valley, creating rich soil for rice farming.
好幾條河流縱橫流經這座山谷，為水稻種植創造了肥沃的土壤。
Power cables crisscross above the street between wooden poles on both sides.
電纜在街道上方縱橫交錯，連接道路兩側的木製電線杆。
Bike paths crisscross the campus, making it easy to get between classes quickly.
自行車道在校園內縱橫交錯，讓學生可以快速穿梭於各教室之間。
- run parallel
lines that never cross
文法句型
[paths/lines] + crisscross
crisscross + [area]
用法筆記
Unlike the simpler verb 'cross' (which describes a single intersection), 'crisscross' implies many crossings at different points, forming a network or pattern.
常見錯誤
3. to move repeatedly across an area in many different directions, especially while
來回穿梭
反覆穿過某個區域
to move repeatedly across an area in many different directions, especially while searching for something or delivering things
Search teams crisscrossed the mountain for three days before finding the lost hiker.
搜救隊在山區來回搜尋了三天，才找到失蹤的登山客。
search context: crisscross + [area] + for [duration]
The delivery driver crisscrosses the city every morning to drop off packages.
送貨司機每天早上在城市裡來回穿梭，運送包裹。
Scientists crisscrossed the bay in small boats to count the migrating whales.
科學家搭乘小船在海灣來回航行，計算遷徙中的鯨魚數量。
Kiran crisscrossed the library twice but could not find the book on Korean history.
Kiran 在圖書館裡來回找了兩次，都找不到那本關於韓國歷史的書。
The postman crisscrosses the neighbourhood on foot six days a week, rain or shine.
郵差無論晴雨，每週六天都在社區裡穿梭送信。
文法句型
crisscross + [area/region]
用法筆記
This sense describes human or vehicle movement rather than line patterns. The object is typically a large area that the subject covers by moving back and forth across it.