| 单词 | cross-purpose |
| 释义 | cross-purpose (once / 21069 pages) n WORD FAMILY cross-purpose: cross-purposes USAGE EXAMPLESThat’s nothing if not an ambitious undertaking, especially since the causes of novelty and nostalgia are so often at cross-purposes. Los Angeles Times(Dec 13, 2016) It’s that the blockbuster mentality is often at cross-purposes with making a good comedy. The Guardian(Nov 30, 2016) His new Pepsi connection raised the question: Would Walker’s day job and his new board duties be working at cross-purposes? Seattle Times(Nov 06, 2016) n a contrary aim at cross-purposes Hyper aim, design, intent, intention, purpose an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions |
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