cross

B1 · Intermediate

v. when two lines or roads meet and go over each other.

v. to intersect or lie across something else.

日本語:交わる※

“The two hiking trails cross each other near the old wooden bridge.”

“The railway lines cross the main highway at a sharp angle, requiring a sophisticated signaling system.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to go against someone or disagree with their plans.

v. to oppose, thwart, or go against the wishes or plans of another.

“He is a dangerous man to cross if you value your job.”

“Few colleagues dared to cross the CEO once she had made a final decision on the merger.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

v. to mix two different types of animals or plants to make a new one.

v. to cause two different species or breeds to interbreed.

“The gardener decided to cross the red rose with a white one.”

“Researchers attempted to cross the drought-resistant strain with the high-yield variety to create a superior crop.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a shape made of two lines that go across each other.

n. a geometrical figure consisting of two intersecting lines or bars.

“Mark the correct answer with a small cross in the box.”

“The architect incorporated a stone cross into the design of the church's eastern facade.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science

n. a mixture of two different things, animals, or plants.

n. an animal, plant, or thing produced by mixing two different types or breeds.

“A mule is a cross between a horse and a donkey.”

“The new musical style was a fascinating cross between traditional folk and modern electronic beats.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. kicking or hitting a ball from the side of the field toward the middle.

n. a pass from a side of the pitch toward the center, typically near the opponent's goal.

“The winger sent a perfect cross into the box for the striker to head.”

“The defender failed to intercept the low cross, allowing the striker an easy tap-in at the far post.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary

n. a difficult problem that you have to deal with for a long time.

n. a burden or affliction that must be borne with patience.

“Caring for his sick brother was a heavy cross to bear.”

“She viewed her chronic illness not as a tragedy, but as a cross she had to carry with dignity.”

A2 · Elementary British English

adj. feeling a little bit angry or annoyed with someone.

adj. annoyed, irritable, or bad-tempered.

“Please don't be cross with me for being late to dinner.”

“The teacher grew increasingly cross as the students continued to whisper during the lecture.”

C1 · Advanced Technical

adj. going across from one side to the other.

adj. lying or passing across; transverse.

“The carpenter added a cross beam to make the roof stronger.”

“The pilot struggled to land the aircraft due to a powerful cross wind hitting the runway from the north.”