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Strait
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strâmtoare, canal
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water
Exemple
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Strâmtoarea Gibraltar leagă Oceanul Atlantic de Marea Mediterană.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for oil tankers, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
Strâmtoarea Hormuz este o trecere vitală pentru tankerele de petrol, conectând Golful Persic cu Golful Oman.
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a difficult situation
Exemple
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
Exemple
The hikers passed through a strait mountain pass.
The path became strait between the two cliffs.
