rift
柯林斯词典
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. 这次会见反映出总统与国会间日益加深的不和。
2. N-COUNT A rift is a split that appears in something solid, especially in the ground. (尤指地面上的) 裂缝
The earth convulsed uncontrollably, a rift opened suddenly and, with a horrid sucking sound, swallowed the entire pool. 大地失控地剧烈震动，一条裂缝突然出现，随着一声可怕的吞吸声，吞噬了整个池塘。
3. N a shallow or rocky part in a stream (河流中的)浅石滩
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rift /rɪft/ (rifts)
剑桥词典
- a large crack in the ground or in rock
（地面或岩石上的）裂缝，裂口
The stream had cut a deep rift in the rock . 溪流在岩石上冲刷出一条很深的沟。
a serious disagreement that separates two people who have been friends and stops their friendship continuing
（人际关系的）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 . 这桩婚姻致使兄弟之间的关系出现裂痕，彼此10年都没有说话。 返回 rift