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crossroad
The term is frequently used in the plural form "crossroads" even when referring to a single intersection or a single point of decision. In many dialects, "crossroads" is treated as a singular noun (e.g., "the crossroads is blocked"), making the distinction between the singular "crossroad" and plural "crossroads" often blurred in practical usage.
When used figuratively to describe a life-changing decision, the word almost always appears as "crossroads." This usage evokes the image of a traveler standing at a junction, forced to choose one path over another, implying that the decision is irreversible and carries significant weight for the future.
Ý nghĩa
Ví dụ
Turn left at the next crossroad to reach the village.
I feel like I am at a crossroad in my career right now.
The old man stood silently at the dusty crossroad.
Should I stay in this city or move abroad? I am at a real crossroad.
Wait for the signal before you enter the crossroad.
The empire reached a critical crossroad during the great war.
I cannot believe I have to choose between these two paths at this crossroad.
The detective noticed a strange mark on the pavement at the crossroad.