Strait
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海峡, 水道
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water
例子
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passage for oil tankers, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
霍尔木兹海峡是油轮的重要通道，连接波斯湾和阿曼湾。
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a difficult situation
例子
He navigated the legal straits with careful advice from his lawyer.
strait
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narrow in width
例子
The path became strait between the two cliffs.
