| 例句 |
noun The doctor was killed in crossfire as he went to help the wounded. 那位医生去救助伤员时在交叉火力中丧生。 (figurative) When two industrial giants clash, small companies can get caught in the crossfire (= become involved and suffer as a result). 两工业巨头交火时，小公司难免遭殃。 |