rift

英 [rɪft]

美 [rɪft]

n.  分裂; 分歧; 严重不和; 断裂; 裂缝; 裂口

复数：rifts　现在分词：rifting　过去式：rifted　过去分词：rifted　

TOEFLGRETEM8

Collins.1 / BNC.8766 / COCA.10462

牛津词典

noun

• 分裂；分歧；严重不和
  a serious disagreement between people that stops their relationship from continuing
  1. The rift within the party deepened.
     党内的分歧加深了。
  2. Efforts to heal the rift between the two countries have failed.
     弥合两国间分歧的各种努力都已失败。
• 断裂；裂缝；裂口
  a large crack or opening in the ground, rocks or clouds

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT (关系的)严重不和，裂痕，争议
  Ariftbetween people or countries is a serious quarrel or disagreement that stops them having a good relationship.
  1. The interview reflected a growing rift between the President and the government...
     这段采访反映了总统和政府之间的裂痕越来越大。
  2. He has warned that the serious rifts within the country could lead to civil war...
     他已经发出了警告，国家内部严重的不和可能会引发内战。
  3. They hope to heal the rift with their father.
     他们希望能够弥合和父亲之间的裂痕。
• (尤指地面的)裂缝，裂口
  Ariftis a split that appears in something solid, especially in the ground.

英英释义

noun

• a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
  1. they hoped to avoid a break in relations
  Synonym:rupturebreachbreakseverancefalling out
• a narrow fissure in rock
• a gap between cloud masses
  1. the sun shone through a rift in the clouds

双语例句