
rift
词源
源自中古英语 'rift',与古诺尔斯语 'ript'(断裂)相关,可能源于原始日耳曼语词根,意为“撕裂”或“分裂”。
noun
❶ 指地面或岩石中的裂缝或裂口,通常由地质活动引起,如地震或地壳运动。
“The earthquake caused a deep rift in the ground.”
(地震在地面上造成了一道深深的裂缝。)
“They explored the rift in the canyon wall.”
(他们探索了峡谷壁上的裂缝。)
❶ 比喻人际关系或组织之间的严重分歧或裂痕,通常难以修复。
“The political scandal caused a rift between the two parties.”
(政治丑闻导致两党之间产生了裂痕。)
“Their friendship ended due to a rift over money.”
(他们的友谊因金钱问题而破裂。)
verb
❶ 使裂开或分裂,通常指物理上的断裂或关系上的破裂。
“The earthquake rifted the ground apart.”
(地震使地面裂开了。)
“The glacier rifted as the temperature rose.”
(随着温度上升,冰川裂开了。)
常见短语
rift valley — 指由地壳运动形成的长条形低洼地带,两侧通常有陡峭的山脉或悬崖。
“The Great Rift Valley in Africa is famous for its stunning landscapes.”
(非洲的东非大裂谷因其壮丽的景观而闻名。)
heal the rift — 指修复人际关系或组织之间的裂痕,使其重新和谐。
“The mediator helped them heal the rift and find common ground.”
(调解员帮助他们修复裂痕并找到共同点。)