Gulf
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British pronunciation/ɡˈʌlf/
American pronunciation/ˈɡəɫf/

"gulf"的定义和意义

Gulf
01

海湾, 峡湾

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening
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The Gulf of Mexico is a vital part of the global climate system.
They sailed across the gulf between the two islands.
The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes.
02

鸿沟, 巨大差异

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding
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The gulf between their opinions made it hard for them to agree.
A wide gulf separated the beliefs of the two friends.
The misunderstanding created a gulf between the teacher and the students.
03

鸿沟, 深渊

a deep, wide chasm or separation, often used to describe a large, profound gap or difference between two things
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The gulf between the two countries' economic systems was evident in their trade negotiations.
There was a significant gulf in understanding between the two generations.
The chasm between the rich and poor has created a social gulf in the community.
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