crossover

A noun referring to a point or process of transition, interchange, or combination between different sections, groups, or styles, such as in genetics, politics, music, or physical pathways.

• 🇨🇳名词，指不同领域、风格、群体或路线之间交叉、过渡、交融或结合的过程或状态，如遗传学中的交换、音乐的混合风格、政治中的跨党合作或道路的交叉口。

1. Genetic exchange C1 formal scientific

   The exchange of genetic material between paired chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis, leading to new combinations of genes.

   • Crossover during meiosis increases genetic diversity in offspring.
   • The process of crossover occurs between homologous chromosomes.
   • Scientists studied the frequency of crossover events in the genome.

   🇨🇳交换

   同义词: crossing overrecombination

2. Cross-party voter B2 formal american political

   A voter registered with one political party who chooses to vote in the primary election of another party.

   • Crossover voters can significantly influence primary election outcomes.
   • The candidate appealed to crossover voters from the opposing party.
   • Some states restrict crossover voting in their primaries.

   🇨🇳跨党投票者

3. Genre blending B2 informal art

   The act of combining elements from different styles or genres, especially in popular music, to attract a broader audience.

   • The band's crossover between rock and hip-hop was a huge success.
   • Her album is a crossover of jazz and electronic music.
   • Crossover hits often top multiple music charts.

   🇨🇳曲风融合

   同义词: blendcross-pollinationfusionhybridmix

4. Crossing path B1 formal

   A designated path or area, often marked, where one can cross a street, railroad, or other barrier to reach the other side.

   • Use the pedestrian crossover to safely cross the busy road.
   • The railroad crossover was closed for maintenance.
   • A marked crossover helps pedestrians navigate the intersection.

   🇨🇳人行横道

   同义词: crossingcrosswalkpedestrian crossingzebra crossing

• crossovers plural form
• crossovers' possessive plural form
• crossover's possessive singular form