[/ˈkrɔsrəudz; US ˈkrɔːs-; ˋkrɔsˏrodz/] n 1[sing v] place where two roads meet and cross 十字路口: We came to a crossroads. 我们来到了十字路口.
用法: 2 (idm 习语) at a/the `crossroads at a decisive point in one's life, career, etc （人生、 经历等）处於关键时期, 面临重大抉择: Our business is at the crossroads: if this deal succeeds, our future is assured; if not, we shall be bankrupt. 我们的商号正处在紧要关头: 倘若此番交易成功, 前途自无问题, 否则就要破产.