词汇 | straddle |
释义 | straddle 1 ENTRIES FOUND: straddle (verb) straddle /ˈstrædl̟/ verb straddles; straddled; straddling straddle /ˈstrædl̟/ verb straddles; straddled; straddling Learner's definition of STRADDLE [+ object] 1 : to sit or ride with a leg on either side of (something)骑;跨坐;跨立 He straddled the stool.他跨坐在凳子上。 She straddled the horse.她骑在马上。 2 a : to be on both sides of (something)横跨,跨越(…的两边) Campsites straddled the river.露营地横跨这条河流。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 Their music straddles the line between rock and jazz.他们的音乐兼具摇滚和爵士两种风格。 b : to have parts that are in (different places, regions, etc.)横跨(不同地域等) Turkey straddles Asia and Europe.土耳其横跨亚洲和欧洲。 — often used figuratively常用作比喻 The movie straddles too many genres.这部影片包含太多不同的体裁。 3 : to agree with or seem to agree with two opposite sides of (something)对…模棱两可;对…持骑墙态度 She straddled the issue.她在这个问题上态度模棱两可。 |
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