Gulf
01
golf, bukt
an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening
Exempel
The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes.
Den persiska viken var historiskt viktig för handelsvägar.
The Gulf of Mexico is a vital part of the global climate system.
Mexikanska golfen är en vital del av det globala klimatsystemet.
02
klyfta, avgrund
a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding
Exempel
The gulf between their opinions made it hard for them to agree.
Klyftan mellan deras åsikter gjorde det svårt för dem att komma överens.
A wide gulf separated the beliefs of the two friends.
Ett brett klyfta skilde de två vännernas övertygelser.
03
avgrund, klyfta
a deep, wide chasm or separation, often used to describe a large, profound gap or difference between two things
Exempel
The gulf between the two countries' economic systems was evident in their trade negotiations.
Klyftan mellan de två ländernas ekonomiska system var tydlig i deras handelsförhandlingar.
There was a significant gulf in understanding between the two generations.
Det fanns en betydande klyfta i förståelse mellan de två generationerna.
