intersection

intersection
noun
  1. a point or line common to lines or surfaces that intersect
    交接(点或线),相交
    the intersection of a plane and a cone.
    平面与圆锥体的交切。
    ■a point at which two or more things intersect, especially a road junction
    交汇点(尤指道路)
    a red light at the intersection with Brompton Road.
    与布朗普顿路交汇处十字路口上的红灯。
    ■an action of intersecting
    动作)交接,交叉
    his course is on a direct intersection with ours.
    他的方向与我们的正好交叉。
派生
intersectional
adjective
语源
  1. mid 16th cent.: from Latin intersectio(n-), from intersecare (see intersect)
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