| 单词 |
overcross |
| 释义 |
▪ I. overcross, n. U.S. regional (chiefly west.).
Brit. |ˈəʊvəkrɒs|, U.S. |ˈoʊvərˌkrɔs|, |ˈoʊvərˌkrɑs|
[‹ over- prefix + either cross n. or cross v. Compare overpass n., to cross over (see cross v. 5), overcross v.]
An overpass, a flyover. Also: a pedestrian crossing, esp. one in the form of a bridge.
1950Sheboygan (Wisconsin) Press 15 Nov. 23/3 The overcross will be built of reinforced concrete. 1955Mountain Democrat (Placerville, Calif.) 27 Oct. i. 1/8 General lighting is called for at both ends of the expressway, overhead at the Locust and Clay street bridges, and on all pedestrian overcrosses. 1970Reno (Nevada) Evening Gaz. 12 May 25/5 Roger Felt..had been using the forklift for painting a pedestrian overcross at a rail crossing. 1998Los Angeles Times (Electronic ed.) 5 July b5 Minor- and moderate-injury accidents..occurred in the northbound lanes of the Ventura Freeway at the Lemon overcross and at Lake Piru.
▪ II. overˈcross, v. rare.
[over- 10.]
trans. To pass or lie across; to cross. lit. and fig.
1567J. Maplet Gr. Forest 13 That other black Lead..groweth next by siluer, and ouercrosseth his vaines with it. Ibid. 70 Vnlesse he..escapeth..by often turning and ouercrossing the way. c1592Greenes Vision G.'s Wks. (Grosart) XII. 244 If my constant thoughts be ouercrost. 1870R. Broughton Red as Rose (1878) 288 Wet nettles and faded bents overlie, overcross each cold hillock. |
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