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cross-purpose

/ˈkrɒs ˌpɜː.pəs/

翻译: 指相反或相互冲突的目标、意图或目的,常导致误解或对立。

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noun

/ˈkrɒs ˌpɜː.pəs/C1formal
  • zh指相反或相互冲突的目标、意图或目的,常导致误解或对立。

A noun referring to a contrary or conflicting aim, intention, or objective, often leading to misunderstanding or opposition.

  1. Contrary aimC1formal

    A goal or intention that conflicts with another person's goal or intention.

    zh相反目的

    • The two departments were working at cross-purposes, causing delays.
    • Their negotiations failed because they were at cross-purposes from the start.
    • We need to clarify our objectives to avoid working at cross-purposes.
词形
  • cross-purposes plural form
  • cross-purposes' possessive plural form
  • cross-purpose's possessive singular form