straddle
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/ˈstrædl/
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/ˈstrædl/
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something
He straddled the bench to watch the game.
他跨坐在长凳上看比赛。
to be situated across the middle of something, like a border
The bridge straddles the river.
这座桥横跨河流。
to have a connection to two different things at the same time
The artist's work straddles both modern and traditional styles.
这位艺术家的作品跨越了现代和传统风格。