crossroads

n.

十字路口；转折点，重大的抉择时刻；

复数：crossroads

at the crossroads在十字路口

1. The horse swayed left at the crossroads.
   在交叉路口，那匹马往左偏转。
2. An accident happened at a crossroads a few metres away from bank.
   在离一家银行几米处的一个交叉路口发生了车祸。
3. The accident took place at the crossroads.
   事故就发生在十字路口。
4. If you take the next turning to the right, you'll be able to head them off at the big crossroads.
   如果你在下一个拐弯处向右拐，你就能在大十字路口处拦住他们。

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