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straddle

/ˈstrædəl/ American
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  • v. 跨坐, 两腿叉开坐
  • v. 横跨, 兼顾
  • n. 跨坐
Definition
  • v. to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something
  • v. to exist in or cover two different areas or groups at once
  • n. the act of sitting with legs apart on either side
Example
He sat down to straddle the bench during class.
上课时他跨坐在长凳上。
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