athwart
adv, prep (esp nautical 尤用於航海) obliquely across (sth); from one side to the other side (of) 横跨著; 横穿过; 从一边到另一边
The ship was anchored athwart the harbour mouth. 轮船横著停泊在港口 .
🗣️ 情景例句
He was a dull man and you had to explain things very slowly to him.
他脑筋迟钝,你必须慢慢地给他解释事情。
I'll check into it and get back to you.
我查对一下然后送还给你。
We were very much surprised when the snake charmer suddenly began to play jazz and modern pop songs.