rift
柯林斯詞典
1. N-COUNT A rift between people or countries is a serious quarrel or disagreement that stops them from having a good relationship. 不和
The interview reflected a growing rift between the president and Congress. 這次會見反映出總統(tǒng)與國會間日益加深的不和。
2. N-COUNT A rift is a split that appears in something solid, especially in the ground. (尤指地面上的) 裂縫
The earth convulsed uncontrollably, a rift opened suddenly and, with a horrid sucking sound, swallowed the entire pool. 大地失控地劇烈震動，一條裂縫突然出現，隨著一聲可怕的吞吸聲，吞噬了整個池塘。
3. N a shallow or rocky part in a stream (河流中的)淺石灘
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rift /r?ft/ (rifts)
劍橋詞典
- a large crack in the ground or in rock
（地面或巖石上的）裂縫，裂口
The stream had cut a deep rift in the rock . 溪流在巖石上沖刷出一條很深的溝。
a serious disagreement that separates two people who have been friends and stops their friendship continuing
（人際關系的）裂痕；分歧，不和
The marriage caused a rift between the brothers and they didn't speak to each other for ten years . 這樁婚姻致使兄弟之間的關系出現裂痕，彼此10年都沒有說話。 返回 rift