traverse
/trəˈvɜːs/ · /trəˈvɝːs/
CEFR level C1Topic TravelWord #6586 in the learning path
横越；穿过
Definitions
v. To travel across or through an area.
横越；穿过
Example
We traversed the snowy valley before reaching the mountain hut.
我们穿过积雪覆盖的山谷，才到达山间小屋。
New railway routes traverse remote regions, connecting isolated communities with essential services and larger markets.
新铁路线路穿越偏远地区，让孤立的社区能够获得基本服务并进入更大的市场。
Collocations
- traverse a valley
- traverse rough terrain
- traverse a continent
Word family
- traversal (n.)
Synonyms
- cross
Usage tip
正式用词，直接接地点宾语：traverse the desert。
FAQ
- What does traverse mean?
- To travel across or through an area.
- How is traverse pronounced?
- UK /trəˈvɜːs/, US /trəˈvɝːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
