词组 | at cross purposes |
释义 | at cross purposesadv. phr.With opposing meanings or aims; with opposing effect or result; with aims which hinder or get in each other's way. 以相反的意义(或目的);以相反的效果(或结果);相互矛盾;彼此冲突。◆ Tom's parents acted at cross purposes in advising him; his father wanted him to become a doctor; but his mother wanted him to become a minister.汤姆的父母在给他出主意时彼此是冲突的;他父亲希望他做医生;而他母亲却希望他做牧师。 |
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