prep.横跨于，与…不一致，与…相反
adv.斜；不便；【航】船侧朝风

The ship was sailing athwart the wind.
这艘船正横对着风航行。
The tree fell athwart the path, blocking it completely.
树倒在小路上，完全挡住了去路。
The moonlight shone athwart the window, casting eerie shadows on the floor.
月光斜照在窗户上，在地板上投下诡异的影子。
His plans were thwarted athwart by an unexpected turn of events.
他的计划因意外的变化而彻底落空。
The bridge had been built athwart the river, linking the two towns.
桥梁横跨河流，连接了两个城镇。
The opposing team's defense stood athwart our attack, making it difficult to score.
对手队伍的防守横亘在我们的进攻面前，使得我们很难得分。
The cable stretched athwart the canyon, providing a means for workers to traverse safely.
钢缆横跨峡谷，为工人们提供了一个安全的通行方式。
She leaned back in her chair, her legs crossed athwart one another.
她靠回椅子上，两腿交叉横放在一边。
The lightning bolt struck athwart the sky, illuminating the dark clouds.
闪电划破天空，照亮了乌云。
The train whistle blew loudly as it passed athwart the small village.
火车鸣笛声响起，它从这个小村庄旁呼啸而过。