A "gulf" is a large area of the sea partially surrounded by land, such as the Gulf of Mexico. It can also signify a significant difference or gap in understanding or opinion between groups of people. Less commonly, it can refer to a deep crack or chasm in the ground.
A "gulf" is a large area of the sea partially surrounded by land, such as the Gulf of Mexico. It can also signify a significant difference or gap in understanding or opinion between groups of people. Less commonly, it can refer to a deep crack or chasm in the ground.
gulf/ɡʌlf; NAmEɡʌlf/noun1[countable ]a large area of sea that is partly surrounded by land 海湾◆the Gulf of Mexico墨西哥湾2the Gulf[singular ]the Persian Gulf, the area of sea between the Arabian peninsulaand Iran 波斯湾◆the Gulf States (= the countries with coasts on the Gulf)海湾国家3[countable , usually singular ]gulf(between A and B) a large difference between two people or groups in the way that they think, live or feel 分歧;鸿沟;隔阂◆The gulf between rich and poor is enormous.贫富悬殊。4[countable ]a wide deep crack in the ground (地面的)裂口,深坑,沟壑IDIOMsee
bridge
v.gulfgulfsgulfedgulfinggulf/ɡʌlf; NAmEɡʌlf/
LDC
gulfgulf /ɡʌlf/ ●○○ noun [countable]
Word Origin
Examples
Thesaurus
Collocations
Phrases
1a large area of sea partly enclosed by land: the Gulf of Mexico2a great difference and lack of understanding between two groups of people, especially in their beliefs, opinions, and way of lifeSYN gapgulf between the huge gulf between management and unions a growing gulf between old and young
WDF
gulf
[gʌlf]
CET4CET6TEM4考研TOEFL
n8077
15604
496
942
4027
5544
4595
NOUN6799
110161
Spoken:
50684624
海湾(87%),鸿沟(10%),吞没(3%)
n.海湾;深渊;分歧;漩涡
vt.吞没
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.