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intersection

US /ˌɪntɚˈsɛkʃən/

noun Advanced · C1 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

a point where lines intersect

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Turn left at the next intersection and the hotel is on your right.

Word Family

NounNoun
intersection gốc
VerbVerb
intersect
AdjectiveAdj
intersectant
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • junctionthe place where two or more things come together
  • crossroadsa community of people smaller than a village

Collocations

  • Easy busy intersection
    to busy intersection, meaning to keep busy with
  • Medium traffic light at the intersection
    to traffic light at the intersection, meaning to deal illegally
  • Hard intersection between policy and law
    describing intersection between policy and law (a point where lines intersect)
  • Very Hard stand at the fateful intersection
    to endure, maintain position, or remain upright regarding at the fateful intersection

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