Искать
Выберите язык словаря
Strait
01
пролив
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water
Примеры
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Пролив Гибралтар соединяет Атлантический океан со Средиземным морем.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for oil tankers, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
Пролив Ормуз — это жизненно важный проход для нефтяных танкеров, соединяющий Персидский залив с Оманским заливом.
02
a difficult situation
Примеры
The family found themselves in dire financial straits.
He navigated the legal straits with careful advice from his lawyer.
strait
01
narrow in width
Примеры
The hikers passed through a strait mountain pass.
The path became strait between the two cliffs.
