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crossroad

US /ˈkrɑːs.roʊd/
UK /ˈkrɒs.rəʊd/
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Kata Nama

1.

persimpangan, simpang empat

a place where two or more roads meet or intersect

Contoh:
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We reached a crossroad and had to decide which way to go.
Kami tiba di persimpangan dan perlu memutuskan jalan mana yang hendak dituju.
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The accident happened at the busy crossroad near the market.
Kemalangan itu berlaku di persimpangan yang sibuk berhampiran pasar.
2.

persimpangan, titik penting

a point at which a crucial decision must be made that will have far-reaching consequences

Contoh:
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The company is at a crossroad, facing a choice between expansion and consolidation.
Syarikat itu berada di persimpangan, menghadapi pilihan antara pengembangan dan penyatuan.
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His career reached a crossroad when he was offered a job abroad.
Kerjayanya mencapai persimpangan apabila dia ditawarkan pekerjaan di luar negara.