cut across
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/kʌt əˈkrɔs/
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/kʌt əˈkrɔs/
to pass straight through an area instead of going around it
If we cut across this field, it will save time.
如果我们穿过这个田野,会节省时间。
when an issue affects or involves different groups of people
Interest in the Internet cuts across all age groups.
对互联网的兴趣跨越了所有年龄组。