gulf

gʌlf
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英文释义

n. an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay
n. an unbridgeable disparity (as from a failure of understanding)
n. a deep wide chasm

中文翻译

n. 海湾, 深渊, 漩涡, 隔阂
vt. 吞没

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记忆技巧

gulf 没有明显的词根词缀，但可以联想到它的来源，拉丁语 gulfus，意味着“海湾”。

例句

1. The Gulf of Mexico is known for its beautiful beaches.
墨西哥湾以其美丽的海滩而闻名。
2. There is a large gulf between the rich and the poor in many countries.
在许多国家，富人和穷人之间存在着巨大的鸿沟。
3. We sailed across the gulf to reach the island.
我们横渡海湾到达了那个岛屿。

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