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transversely

UK/træns'vɝsli/US/træns'vә:sli/
C2

Definitions

adv.

In a crosswise or sideways direction.

横向地;横切地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
trans-across, beyond
+
verseturn
+
-lyin the manner of
=transversely

transverse (turned across) + -ly (adverb) = in a crosswise direction.

Root vers still carries 91 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The fibers are arranged transversely across the sheet.

  • 2.

    Cut the log transversely into thin slices.

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