| 释义 |
cross-section
\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
Etymology: cross section
1. : to represent in cross section : make a cross section of
< cross-section a ship >
2. : to cut or divide into cross sections
< a city cross-sectioned by canals >
< cross-section a heart to show its chambers >
3. : to take at regular intervals levelings across (as a railroad or highway embankment) for the purpose of plotting transverse contours in the estimation of earthwork |