rift

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(huì)見反映出縂統(tǒng)與國(guó)會(huì)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. (尤指地麪上的) 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(dòng)，一條裂縫突然出現(xiàn)，隨著一聲可怕的吞吸聲，吞噬了整個(gè)池塘。

3. N a shallow or rocky part in a stream (河流中的)淺石灘