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cliff

UK /klɪf/US /klɪf/

词源

源自古英语 'clif',意为岩石或陡坡,可能与古挪威语 'klif' 同源。

noun

❶ 悬崖,指陡峭的岩石高坡,通常位于海边或山边,边缘陡直且高度较大。

“The hikers stood at the edge of the cliff, admiring the view of the ocean below.”

(徒步旅行者站在悬崖边缘,欣赏下方海洋的景色。)

“The castle was built on top of a cliff to protect it from invaders.”

(城堡建在悬崖顶上,以保护它免受入侵者的攻击。)

同义词:precipice, bluff, escarpment

常见短语

cliff edge — 悬崖边缘,比喻危险或关键的时刻,常用于描述经济或政治危机。

“The company is on the cliff edge of bankruptcy.”

(这家公司正处于破产的边缘。)

cliffhanger — 悬念,指故事或事件在关键时刻戛然而止,让人期待后续发展。

“The TV show ended with a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager for the next episode.”

(电视剧以悬念结束,让观众迫不及待想看下一集。)