cross-

cross的音标为[krɔs]，基本翻译为“交叉的；反对的；怪异的；交叉路口；十字形”。

速记技巧：可以记作“kr”像是一个交叉的X。

Cross这个词的词源可以追溯到古英语，它来自于原始日耳曼语的kros或krosa，意为“十字”。这个词在英语中经历了许多变化形式，包括其过去式crossed，过去分词crossed，现在分词crossing，以及形容词形式cross。

相关单词：十字路口（crossing）、交叉（cross-）、交叉点（cross-point）、交叉线（cross-hair）、交叉信号（cross signal）、交叉学科（cross-disciplinary）、交叉感染（cross-infection）、交叉询问（cross-examination）、交叉询问证人（cross-witnessing）。

在英语中，cross这个词经常被用于描述各种与十字形状或十字架相关的概念。例如，在医学中，交叉感染是指医疗设备或医务人员身上的病菌传播给其他病人；在法律中，交叉询问证人是一种常见的证人盘问技巧，它可以帮助揭示证词中的矛盾和错误。此外，cross这个词还经常出现在体育运动中，例如足球比赛中的越位犯规也被称为crossing。这些例子都说明了cross这个词在英语中的广泛应用和重要性。

常用短语：

1. cross the road

2. cross one"s fingers

3. at cross purposes

4. cross one"s heart

5. on one"s own

6. at a crossroads

7. in a tight spot

例句：

1. I had to cross the road to get to the other side.

2. I hope we don"t meet again at cross purposes.

3. He crossed his heart on his chest and promised to tell the truth.

4. She is on her own in this new job.

5. We are at a crossroads in our relationship.

6. He found himself in a tight spot after the accident.

英文小作文：

Crossing Roads: Life"s Journey

Life is like crossing roads, sometimes we have to choose between two paths, each with its own challenges and opportunities. We may be afraid of what"s ahead, but we must always move forward, taking risks and embracing change.

On one side of the road, there are safety and comfort, but on the other, there is growth and adventure. We must always be ready to embrace the unknown, even when it means leaving everything behind.

Crossing roads can be difficult, but it"s what makes life exciting and worth living. We must never be afraid to take risks, to embrace change, and to keep moving forward, no matter what the road ahead may hold.