criss-cross /ˈkrɪsˌkrɒs/ (also crisscross) ( criss-crossing, criss-crossed, criss-crosses )

• 1. 

  V-T If a person or thing criss-crosses an area, they travel from one side to the other and back again many times, following different routes. If a number of things criss-cross an area, they cross it, and cross over each other. 交叉往返

  例：

  They criss-crossed the country by bus.

  他们乘坐公共汽车在乡间交叉往返。

• 2. 

  V-RECIP If two sets of lines or things criss-cross, they cross over each other. 交叉

  例：

  Wires criss-cross between the tops of the poles, forming a grid.

  电线在杆顶间交叉成网状。

• 3. 

  ADJ A criss-cross pattern or design consists of lines crossing each other. 交错的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  Slash the tops of the loaves with a serrated knife in a criss-cross pattern.

  用一把锯齿刀把面包顶部切成十字交叉状。