跨越
To span or cross over a boundary, a period of time, an obstacle, or a cultural gap.
Examples
3 of 5这部电影跨越了半个世纪的历史。
This movie spans half a century of history.
我们需要跨越文化障碍来达成合作。
We need to cross cultural barriers to reach cooperation.
他的研究跨越了多个学科领域。
His research spans multiple academic fields.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a person taking a giant leap ('跨' means to step/stride).
Quick Quiz
音乐是一种可以_____国界的语言。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 跨越
Examples
这部电影跨越了半个世纪的历史。
academicThis movie spans half a century of history.
我们需要跨越文化障碍来达成合作。
formalWe need to cross cultural barriers to reach cooperation.
他的研究跨越了多个学科领域。
academicHis research spans multiple academic fields.
在这个数字化时代，我们可以跨越距离进行交流。
everydayIn this digital age, we can communicate across distances.
成功的企业必须跨越发展的瓶颈。
businessSuccessful enterprises must overcome development bottlenecks.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
跨越鸿沟
to bridge the chasm
Often Confused With
通过 is just 'passing through', while 跨越 implies spanning a large gap or overcoming a hurdle.
Usage Notes
Frequently used when discussing long-term changes or cross-cultural communication in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for small steps; use it for significant spans or hurdles.
Memory Tip
Think of a person taking a giant leap ('跨' means to step/stride).
Word Origin
From '跨' (to stride) and '越' (to exceed/pass).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
音乐是一种可以_____国界的语言。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 跨越
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