crosswise
/ˈkrɒswaɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkrɔːswaɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkrȯs-ˌwīz/ (ame, mw)
crosswise — 副詞
1. in a direction that goes across something from one side to the other, especially
橫向地
以垂直交叉方向跨越
in a direction that goes across something from one side to the other, especially forming a ninety-degree angle with it.
Theo laid the ruler crosswise across the paper to measure the width.
Theo 把尺橫向放在紙上量寬度。
laid + crosswise across [surface]
Grandma sliced the carrots crosswise into thin, round pieces.
奶奶把紅蘿蔔橫切成薄圓片。
cut/slice + crosswise (cooking direction)
A group of hikers found a fallen log lying crosswise over the narrow trail.
一群登山客發現一根倒下的木頭橫躺在狹窄的小徑上。
Cut the fabric crosswise so the stripes run across the finished dress.
請橫向裁剪布料，這樣條紋會橫越完成後的洋裝。
The gardener laid the wooden planks crosswise between the flower beds to make a small bridge.
園丁把木板橫向鋪在花圃之間，做出一座小橋。
- transversely
more formal and technical, used in scientific or medical writing
- across
simpler and more common in everyday speech, but less precise about the angle
- crossways
less common variant, interchangeable
- lengthwise
along the longer dimension of an object
文法句型
placed/laid + crosswise
cut/slice + crosswise
用法筆記
Common in cooking and craft instructions, where it contrasts with lengthwise.
常見錯誤
2. arranged in the shape of a cross, with two lines, strips, or pieces intersecting
十字形地
以兩線交叉成十字形
arranged in the shape of a cross, with two lines, strips, or pieces intersecting each other.
The Takahashi children arranged the twigs crosswise to form a small cross.
Takahashi 家的孩子把樹枝排成十字形，做了一個小十字架。
arranged + crosswise
The nurse folded the bandage crosswise before placing it on the wound.
護理師把繃帶折成十字形，才放在傷口上。
fold + crosswise (medical context)
The baker piped the icing crosswise across the cake, making a lattice pattern on the surface.
麵包師傅用糖霜在蛋糕上交叉擠出網格花紋。
At the ceremony, the medals were pinned crosswise on each soldier's uniform.
在典禮上，勳章以十字形別在每位軍人的制服上。
The grapevines grew crosswise over the fence, twisting together as they climbed toward the sun.
葡萄藤在圍籬上交錯生長，一邊攀向陽光一邊彼此纏繞。
- in a cross shape
more descriptive but less concise; used in everyday instructions
- crisscross
implies multiple crossings, often in a pattern
文法句型
arranged + crosswise
folded + crosswise
pinned + crosswise
用法筆記
Differs from adverb sense 1: sense 1 describes going across a surface from side to side, while sense 2 describes two things crossing each other in a + shape.
crosswise — 形容詞
- crosswisepositive
- more crosswisecomparative
- most crosswisesuperlative
1. positioned or running across the length of something, from one side to the other
橫向的
從物體一側橫跨至另一側
positioned or running across the length of something, from one side to the other rather than along it.
The old house had thick wooden crosswise beams that supported the ceiling.
老房子有粗大的橫向木樑支撐天花板。
crosswise [noun]: crosswise beams
A crosswise cut through the tree trunk revealed the tree's age rings clearly.
樹幹的橫切面清楚地顯現出年輪。
The crosswise line on the hiking map marks the old border between the two counties.
登山地圖上的橫向線條標示了兩個郡之間的舊邊界。
Dr. Okafor made a crosswise incision just below the patient's collarbone.
Okafor 醫師在病人鎖骨下方做了一道橫向切口。
The crosswise arrangement of the tiles created an interesting diamond pattern on the floor.
瓷磚的橫向排列在地板上形成了有趣的菱形圖案。
- transverse
more technical and formal; common in anatomy, engineering, and geometry
- horizontal
broader in meaning; refers to parallel to the horizon, not specifically across something's length
- cross
shorter and more common, but can also mean 'angry' — may cause ambiguity
- lengthwise
along the longer dimension of an object
- longitudinal
formal synonym of lengthwise
文法句型
crosswise [noun]
[be] crosswise
用法筆記
Often used attributively before a noun (crosswise beam, crosswise cut). The adverb sense 1 describes how an action is done; this adjective describes the arrangement or orientation of a thing.
2. in a state of opposition, conflict, or stubborn disagreement with someone, espec
不合的
處於對立或爭執狀態
in a state of opposition, conflict, or stubborn disagreement with someone, especially over a particular issue.
The two committee members were crosswise over the proposed budget cuts.
兩位委員會成員因為預算削減提案而意見不合。
be crosswise over [topic]
The new store manager found himself crosswise with the sales staff after changing their schedules.
新任店長因為調整班表而與銷售人員產生衝突。
be crosswise with [person]
Mei-Lin got crosswise with her landlord over the late rent payments.
Mei-Lin 因為拖欠房租而與房東鬧得不愉快。
The senator's public remarks put him crosswise with members of his own party.
該參議員的公開言論使他與同黨成員產生對立。
The chef and the restaurant owner were crosswise about every change to the menu.
主廚和餐廳老闆對菜單的每一項改動都意見相左。
- at odds
more common and neutral in register; suitable in both speech and writing
- in conflict
slightly more formal; can describe groups or individuals in serious opposition
- at loggerheads
more intense and slightly old-fashioned; suggests a deadlocked dispute
- in agreement
direct opposite; cooperative rather than opposing
- in harmony
implies a positive, cooperative relationship, not merely the absence of conflict
文法句型
be/get crosswise with [person]
be crosswise over [topic]
用法筆記
Predicative only — used after a linking verb (be, get, put someone). Not used before a noun (*a crosswise person). Frequently followed by with (the person) or over/about (the topic).