Gulf
01
海湾, 湾
an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening
例子
The Persian Gulf was historically important for trade routes.
海湾波斯在历史上对贸易路线很重要。
The Gulf of Mexico is a vital part of the global climate system.
墨西哥湾是全球气候系统的重要组成部分。
02
鸿沟, 差距
a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding
例子
The gulf between their opinions made it hard for them to agree.
他们意见之间的鸿沟使他们难以达成一致。
A wide gulf separated the beliefs of the two friends.
两位朋友的信仰之间存在着巨大的鸿沟。
03
深渊, 鸿沟
a deep, wide chasm or separation, often used to describe a large, profound gap or difference between two things
例子
The gulf between the two countries' economic systems was evident in their trade negotiations.
两国经济体系之间的鸿沟在他们的贸易谈判中显而易见。
There was a significant gulf in understanding between the two generations.
两代人之间的理解存在显著的鸿沟。
