intersect

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in·ter·sect /ˌɪntəˈsekt $ -ər-/ verb  1. [intransitive, transitive]TTRJOIN something TOGETHER if two lines or roads intersect, they meet or go across each other 〔两条线或道路〕相交，交叉2  [transitive]CROSS to divide an area with several lines, roads etc 〔用线、道路等把一个区域〕分隔 The plain is intersected by a network of canals. 这个平原布满纵横交错的运河。n Grammar Intersect is usually passive in this meaning.→ See Verb table

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intersect• Venus's surface is intersected by a network of ridges and valleys.Origin intersect (1600-1700) Latin past participle of intersecare, from secare “to cut”

in·ter·sect verb →n GRAMMAR1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable  

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intersect
in‧ter‧sect /ˌɪntəˈsekt $ -ər-/ verb1. [intransitive and transitive] if two lines or roads intersect, they meet or go across each other
2. [transitive usually passive] to divide an area with several lines, roads etc:
    The plain is intersected by a network of canals.

inter·sectBrE /ˌɪntəˈsekt/ 🔊NAmE /ˌɪntərˈsekt/ 🔊 verbpresent simple - I / you / we / they intersect BrE /ˌɪntəˈsekt/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌɪntərˈsekt/ 🔊present simple - he / she / it intersects BrE /ˌɪntəˈsekts/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌɪntərˈsekts/ 🔊past simple intersected BrE /ˌɪntəˈsektɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/ 🔊past participle intersected BrE /ˌɪntəˈsektɪd/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌɪntərˈsektɪd/ 🔊 -ing form intersecting BrE /ˌɪntəˈsektɪŋ/ 🔊 NAmE /ˌɪntərˈsektɪŋ/ 🔊 [intransitive, transitive] (of lines, roads, etc. 线、道路等) to meet or cross each other 相交；交叉◆~ (sth) a pattern of intersecting streets纵横交错的街道图◆The lines intersect at right angles. 线条垂直相交。🔊🔊◆~ with sth The path intersected with a busy road. 小路与一条繁忙的大路相交。🔊🔊 [transitive, usually passive] ~ sth (with sth) to divide an area by crossing it 横穿；贯穿；横断◆The landscape is intersected with spectacular gorges. 在大地景色中点缀着壮观的峡谷。🔊🔊