cross-ex·am·i·na·tion
noun/ˌkrɒs ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
/ˌkrɔːs ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃn/
[uncountable, countable]- the act of questioning somebody carefully and in a lot of detail about answers that they have already given, especially in court
（尤指在法庭上对证词细节的）盘问，反诘 - He broke down under cross-examination and admitted his part in the assault.
他经不起严密的诘问，招认了他曾参与那次殴打。
- He broke down under cross-examination and admitted his part in the assault.