Strait
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sund, kanal
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water
Exempel
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
Gibraltarsundet förbinder Atlanten med Medelhavet.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for oil tankers, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
Hormuz sund är en vital passage för oljetankfartyg, som förbinder Persiska viken med Omanviken.
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a difficult situation
Exempel
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
Exempel
The hikers passed through a strait mountain pass.
The path became strait between the two cliffs.
