cross
US /krɑːs/
UK /krɑːs/
名詞
1.
十字, 叉
a mark, object, or figure formed by two intersecting lines or pieces, especially a plus sign or a mark resembling this used as a signature or to indicate a choice
範例:
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Draw a cross on the map to mark the spot.
在地圖上畫一個十字來標記地點。
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Put a cross next to the correct answer.
在正確答案旁邊打個叉。
2.
十字架
a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam, used in ancient times for crucifixion
範例:
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The ancient Romans used the cross for executions.
古羅馬人使用十字架進行處決。
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Many churches have a large cross on their altar.
許多教堂的祭壇上都有一個巨大的十字架。
3.
雜交, 雜種
a hybrid animal or plant
範例:
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The new rose variety is a cross between two different species.
這種新的玫瑰品種是兩種不同物種的雜交。
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This dog is a cross between a poodle and a labrador.
這隻狗是貴賓犬和拉布拉多犬的雜交。
動詞
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雜交
cause (a plant or animal) to interbreed with another of a different breed or variety
範例:
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Farmers often cross different breeds of cattle to improve their traits.
農民經常雜交不同品種的牛以改善其性狀。
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They are trying to cross a rose with a daisy.
他們正在嘗試將玫瑰與雛菊雜交。
形容詞
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