across
UK/ә'krɒs/US
NGSL 1kA2
Definitions
prep.
From one side to the other of something
横过，穿过；在……对面
adv.
From one side to the other; in a crossed position
从一边到另一边；交叉地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedBuilt from older 'a-cross,' where 'a-' is the native English prefix meaning 'on / in (a state or position)' — the same a- in aboard, asleep, ahead. So across literally means 'in a crossed position, from side to side.' Note: this a- is NOT the Latin a-/ad-.
Root cross still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.across the street在街对面
- 2.across the board全面地
- 3.come across偶然遇到
- 4.across the country全国各地
Example Sentences
- 1.
They built a bridge across the river.
- 2.
The shop is just across the street.
- 3.
The change applies across the board.