(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
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用作名词 (n.)
The questions of the driver had the tone of a subtle examination. 司机的问话都含有盘问的口吻。
The suspect is subjecting to cross - examination at the police station. 嫌犯在警察局受到盘问。
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