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/krɒs ˈkwestʃən/

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/krɒs ˈkwestʃən/C1formallegal
  • ruПодробно и часто агрессивно или с вызовом допрашивать кого-либо, обычно с целью проверки точности его утверждений или выявления противоречий.

To question someone in a detailed, often aggressive or challenging manner, typically to test the accuracy of their statements or to uncover inconsistencies.

  1. Interrogate thoroughlyB2formal

    To question someone in a very detailed and often aggressive manner, typically to test the truth of their answers.

    ruПерекрёстный допрос

    • The lawyer cross-questioned the witness for over an hour.
    • The police cross-questioned the suspect about his whereabouts.
    • She felt uncomfortable being cross-questioned by her boss.