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单词 cross-reading
释义 ˈcross-ˈreading
[cross- 9.]
A reading across the page instead of down the column (of a newspaper, etc.), producing a ludicrous connexion of subjects. Also fig.
1768–84New Foundling Hospital for Wit II. contents, ‘Cross Readings from the Newspapers’ [Article at p. 235, signed ‘Papyrius Cursor’, by Caleb Whitefoord].1784Boswell Johnson (1887) IV. 322 His [Whitefoord's] ingenious and diverting cross-readings of the newspapers.1822Hazlitt Table-t. (1852) 247 A large allowance is frequently to be made for cross-readings in the speaker's mind.1830Miss Mitford Village Ser. iv. (1863) 139 Stephen spoke of his home, the city; Peggy of hers, the west-end;—and a few mistakes and cross-readings ensued.
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