Situated or placed across something.

横过(他物之上)的。

From side to side; obliquely.

横地；斜地。

A rower's seat in a boat, extending from side to side.

(舟中成横列之)划船者的坐板。

To oppose or baffle; run counter to.

反对；阻挠。

Hence, to frustrate or defeat.

使挫败。