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cross one's fingersv. phr.1aTo cross two fingers of one hand for good luck.(把食指与中指交叉)祈求好运。◆ Mary crossed her fingers during the race so that Tom would win.汤姆赛跑时,玛丽交叉两指,祝愿汤姆取胜。1bor keep one's fingers crossed informal To wish for good luck. 〖非正式〗祈求好运。◆ Keep your fingers crossed while I take the test. 在我考试的时候请你为我祝福。2To cross two fingers of one hand to excuse an untruth that you are telling.(把食指与中指交叉)试图减轻说谎的罪过。◆ Johnny crossed his fingers when he told his mother the lie.约翰尼对母亲说谎时交叉两指以减轻罪过。 |