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cliffs

UK /klɪfs/US /klɪfs/

词源

源自古英语 'clif',意为'岩石'或'陡坡',与古挪威语 'klif' 同源。

noun

❶ 指陡峭的悬崖或峭壁,通常位于海边或山边,由岩石构成,高度较高且近乎垂直。

“The cliffs along the coast are a popular spot for tourists.”

(海岸边的悬崖是游客的热门景点。)

“We stood at the edge of the cliffs, looking down at the ocean.”

(我们站在悬崖边缘,俯瞰着大海。)

同义词:bluffs, escarpments, precipices

常见短语

cliff edge — 悬崖边缘,常用于比喻危险或不确定的境地。

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

(这家公司正处于破产的边缘。)

cliffhanger — 指故事或事件在关键时刻戛然而止,留下悬念。

“The movie ended with a cliffhanger, leaving everyone eager for the sequel.”

(电影以悬念结尾,让所有人都期待续集。)