Cross-current
n. 逆流, 矛盾的倾向, 相反的倾向
📖 牛津释义
cross-current
n
1 current that crosses another 交叉水流.
2 (fig 比喻) body of beliefs, views, etc contrary to those of the majority 与多数人相反的信仰、 观点等
a cross-current of opinion against the prevailing view 反潮流的观点.
🧩 词语组成解析
cross
[krɔs]
n. 十字架;十字形饰物;杂交品种;痛苦;
vi. 交错而行;横渡;越境;
vt. 杂交;横跨，穿越;划掉;使相交;
adj. 坏脾气的， 易怒的;相反的，反向的;
🗣️ 情景例句
We needed the money.
我们当时需要钱。
One beats the bush, and another catches the birds.
坐享其成。
He tried to escape but was followed and caught.
他曾经试图逃跑，但是被人追上来抓住了。