straddle
v
1 [I, Tn] sit or stand across (sth) with both legs wide apart 跨坐或跨立在(某物)上
straddle a fence, ditch, horse 跨在栅栏、 沟、 马上.
2 [Tn] fire shots or drop bombs, etc slightly in front of and behind (a target) 夹叉射击或轰炸(某目标).
🗣️ 情景例句
His father has to sell the farm to pay back the bank.