1. to go from one side to the other
從一邊到另一邊；橫越
Look both ways before you cross the street.
過馬路前要左右看看。
We crossed the river by boat.
我們乘船渡過了那條河。
The bridge crosses the valley.
那座橋橫跨山谷。
Cross Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
cross
verb
快速理解
What does "Cross" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cross"?
「cross」作為動詞，核心概念是「橫越」或「使相交」，可指物理移動、行為互動或概念上的結合。
- 1
橫越、穿過
EN: to go from one side to the other
翻譯: 從一邊移動到另一邊；穿越。
- 2
使交叉、相交
EN: to place or lie across each other
翻譯: 使物體呈交叉狀放置或交疊。
- 3
反對、阻撓
EN: to oppose or thwart someone
翻譯: 反對或阻撓某人，使其願望或計畫受挫。
- 4
雜交、混合
EN: to interbreed or mix different types
翻譯: 使不同品種雜交，或混合不同類型的事物。
小提醒：注意「cross」與「across」的詞性區別：「cross」是動詞（We crossed the street.），而「across」是介系詞或副詞（We walked across the street.）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Cross" in English）
How to pronounce "Cross" in English?"Cross" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Cross" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Cross"?How does "Cross" change by context?
2. to put one thing across another
使交叉；使相交
Cross your fingers for good luck.
交叉手指祈求好運。
She crossed her arms and waited.
她交叉雙臂等待著。
The roads cross at the traffic light.
這些道路在紅綠燈處相交。
3. to oppose or go against
反對；阻撓；與...作對
He didn't want to cross his boss.
他不想與他的老闆作對。
Her plans were crossed by unexpected events.
她的計畫被意外事件打亂了。
You'll be in trouble if you cross him.
如果你跟他作對，你會有麻煩的。
4. to breed or mix two different types
使雜交；使混種
They crossed a lion with a tiger to create a liger.
他們將獅子和老虎雜交，培育出獅虎。
This rose was crossed from two older varieties.
這種玫瑰是由兩個較老的品種雜交而成的。
5. to draw a line or lines through something
劃掉；刪除
Cross out the wrong answer.
把錯誤的答案劃掉。
I crossed his name off the list.
我把他的名字從名單上劃掉了。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Cross"?How to make natural sentences with "Cross"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| cross + noun (e.g., road, bridge, line) | 穿過、越過（某物） | He crossed the street carefully. (他小心地穿過了馬路。) |
| cross + from + place + to + place | 從（某處）穿越到（某處） | They crossed from Mexico to the United States. (他們從墨西哥穿越到了美國。) |
| cross + over + (to) + noun | 越過（界線）到另一邊 | The soldier crossed over to the enemy's side. (那名士兵越界到了敵方。) |
| cross + one's mind | （想法）掠過心頭 | The thought never crossed my mind. (我從未有過這個念頭。) |
| cross + paths (with someone) | （與某人）不期而遇 | I hope we cross paths again someday. (我希望我們有一天能再相遇。) |
| cross + arms/fingers/legs | 交叉（手臂/手指/雙腿） | She crossed her arms and waited. (她交叉雙臂等待著。) |
| cross + someone | 反對、阻撓（某人）；惹怒（某人） | Don't cross him, he can be very vindictive. (別惹他，他報復心很重。) |
| be crossed with + noun | 與…雜交、混合 | This rose is crossed with a wild variety. (這種玫瑰是與野生品種雜交的。) |
用法說明
How is "Cross" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cross"?
cross doing vs cross to do
- cross doing 通常用於描述「跨越某個具體、持續的障礙或狀態」，強調跨越的動作與後續狀態的連續性。
- cross to do 則強調跨越的目的是為了「執行某個特定的動作或達成某個目標」，重點在跨越後的目的。
- 在表示「冒險去做某事」時，常使用 cross to do 或 cross into doing 的結構。 EN: They crossed the desert struggling to find water. 翻譯: 他們穿越沙漠，艱難地尋找水源。
EN:They crossed to the other side of the river to warn the villagers.
翻譯:他們渡河到對岸去警告村民。
EN:He crossed the line behaving so unprofessionally.
翻譯:他行為如此不專業，已經越界了。
EN:She wouldn't cross the street to buy a coffee from that shop.
翻譯:她不會特意過馬路去那家店買咖啡。
總結建議
一般來說，若要強調跨越後的目的或意圖，使用 cross to do；若強調跨越某個持續的界線或障礙本身，則使用 cross doing。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Cross" and similar words?How to choose "Cross" vs alternatives?
cross vs traverse
cross 通常指橫越、穿過一個平面或障礙（如馬路、河流），較為日常；traverse 則更正式，強調艱難地橫越廣闊或複雜的地形（如沙漠、山脈）。
cross vs intersect
cross 可指具體的物體交叉（如雙腿交叉），也可指抽象的路徑交會；intersect 是數學或技術用語，專指線、面、道路等在特定點精確相交。
cross vs pass
cross 強調從一邊到另一邊的「橫越」動作，常涉及邊界或障礙；pass 則泛指「經過、通過」，不強調橫向移動，可能只是路過或超越。
口語用法
How is "Cross" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cross"?
引述
在轉述他人話語或想法時，常用 "cross" 來表示「想到」或「腦中閃過」。 EN: And then it crossed my mind that she might have already left. 翻譯: 然後我突然想到，她可能已經離開了。
EN:The thought never even crossed his mind.
翻譯:他壓根兒就沒想過這個念頭。
語氣強調
在口語中，常用 "cross" 搭配特定詞語來加強語氣，表達決心或強調某種狀態。 EN: I'll cross my fingers for you during the interview. 翻譯: 你面試的時候我會為你祈禱（祝你好運）。
EN:He was clearly cross with the delayed response.
翻譯:他顯然對延遲的回應感到非常惱火。
停頓填充
在組織思維或短暫停頓時，會用 "cross" 的相關短語作為填充語，使對話更自然。 EN: Let me cross that off the list... and then we can move on. 翻譯: 讓我把那項從清單上劃掉……然後我們就可以繼續了。
EN:It's, you know, a bridge we'll cross when we come to it.
翻譯:這個嘛，你知道的，就是船到橋頭自然直。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免使用 "cross my fingers"、"cross that bridge" 等口語化或比喻性的短語。建議改用更精確、直接的表述，例如 "hope for the best" 或 "address the issue when it arises"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Cross"?What fixed phrases with "Cross" should I remember?
cross one's arms
cross + [possessive] + arms
雙臂交叉抱在胸前（常表示不悅、不耐煩或防衛）
cross one's mind
cross + [possessive] + mind
（想法）掠過心頭，突然想到
cross one's fingers
cross + [possessive] + fingers
手指交叉（祈求好運或希望某事發生）
cross the line
cross + the line
越界，做得太過分，超出可接受的範圍
cross paths (with someone)
cross paths (with + [someone])
（與某人）不期而遇，偶然相遇
cross off
cross + [something] + off (a list)
（從清單上）劃掉，刪除
cross that bridge when one comes to it
cross that bridge when + [subject] + come(s) to it
船到橋頭自然直；等問題發生時再處理
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Cross"?Which "Cross" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I crossed the street to the other side.
✓I crossed the street.
「cross」本身已包含「從一邊到另一邊」的意思，加上「to the other side」會顯得冗餘。
×Be careful when you cross on the road.
✓Be careful when you cross the road.
「cross」作為及物動詞時，後面直接接要穿越的物體（如 road, street, bridge），不需要介系詞「on」。
×Don't cross with the red light.
✓Don't cross against the red light. / Don't cross when the light is red.
表示「闖紅燈」的正確說法是「cross against the red light」或「cross when/while the light is red」。使用「with」是錯誤的。
×The two lines are crossing.
✓The two lines cross. / The two lines intersect.
描述兩條線「相交」的狀態，通常使用簡單現在式「cross」或更精確的「intersect」。使用進行式「are crossing」會暗示一個正在進行的動作，而非靜態的相交狀態。
×I crossed my mind that I should call her.
✓It crossed my mind that I should call her.
表示「（念頭）閃過腦海」的固定句型是「It crossed my mind that...」，必須使用虛主詞「It」，不能用人稱主詞（如 I）。
×He was angry and crossed his arms angry.
✓He was angry and crossed his arms angrily. / He crossed his arms in anger.
需要用副詞「angrily」來修飾動詞「crossed」，描述「如何」交叉雙臂。或用介系詞片語「in anger」表示原因。使用形容詞「angry」是錯誤的。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Cross"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cross"?
crosses(3rd_singular)crossing(present_participle)crossed(past)crossed(past_participle)