cross purposes

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. plural of cross purpose. form-of,plural
  2. Conflicting, or contrary meanings or ideas, usually arising unintentionally.
    — "Well," continued Lavinia, "life is just like a comedy, only it does not end so pleasantly; but it has just as many cross purposes. Here I am in love with you, who care only for Miss Churchill; she, again, loves Mr. Courtenaye, and he loves only himself, as far as I can make out."
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