Rift
01
一道裂缝, 一个缺口
a visible separation or gap between masses of clouds
例子
A rift opened in the clouds, letting sunlight stream through.
云层中打开了一道裂缝，让阳光照射进来。
The photographer captured a rift in the stormy sky.
摄影师捕捉到了暴风雨天空中的一道裂缝。
02
裂痕, 分歧
an end to a friendly relationship between people or organizations caused by a serious disagreement
例子
The rift between the two longtime friends started over a minor disagreement but quickly escalated into a full-blown feud.
两位老朋友之间的裂痕始于一个小小的分歧，但迅速升级为全面冲突。
The scandal caused a significant rift within the organization, leading to resignations and infighting.
丑闻在组织内部造成了严重的裂痕，导致辞职和内斗。
03
裂缝, 裂隙
a narrow crack or split in rock or the earth's surface
例子
A deep rift ran through the mountainside.
一道裂缝贯穿了山腰。
Geologists studied the rift to understand tectonic activity.
地质学家研究了裂谷以了解构造活动。
