rift

托福GRE Collins 1

n. a gap between cloud masses
n. a narrow fissure in rock

n. 裂口, 空隙
vi. 裂开
vt. 使分开, 使割开

Collins 星级

8,766

BNC 频率

10,462

使用频率

rift 没有明显的词根或词缀，但可以理解为与“裂开”相关。与其相关的词有 rifted（裂开的）和 rift valley（裂谷）。

例句

1. The earthquake created a large rift in the ground.

地震在地面上形成了一道大裂缝。

2. There was a rift between the two friends after the argument.

争吵后，两位朋友之间出现了裂痕。

3. Scientists study the rift in the ocean to understand plate tectonics.

科学家研究海洋中的裂谷以了解板块构造。