Strait
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海峡, 水路
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water
例
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
ジブラルタル海峡は大西洋を地中海に接続しています。
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for oil tankers, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
ホルムズ海峡は、ペルシャ湾とオマーン湾を結ぶ、タンカーにとって重要な航路です。
02
a difficult situation
例
The family found themselves in dire financial straits.
He navigated the legal straits with careful advice from his lawyer.
strait
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narrow in width
例
The hikers passed through a strait mountain pass.
The path became strait between the two cliffs.
