1795, in figurative sense of "a turning point, a moment of decision;" from crossroad. In U.S., used for "a crossroads and little more; small, dull town" by 1845.
实用例句
1. He came to a halt at a crossroads fifty yards further on.
他在往前50码远的十字路口停了下来。来自柯林斯例句
2. Mrs Glick reined in the horse and stopped at the crossroads.
