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Abyss N Count Edge Brink 英[əˈbɪs 美[əˈbɪs N.深渊,无底洞;深邃;<古>地狱,阴间;浑沌 深渊

单词 abyss
音标
英[əˈbɪs] 美[əˈbɪs]
解释
n.深渊,无底洞;深邃;<古>地狱,阴间;浑沌;
例句

N-COUNT
深渊
An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground.

N-COUNT
险恶的境地
If someone is on the edge or brink of an abyss, they are about to enter into a very frightening or threatening situation.
例:He felt he was on the edge of an abyss; one false move and he was done for...他觉得如临深渊,一步不慎便会永劫不复。
例:The country was on the brink of an abyss.国家岌岌可危。

N-COUNT
极大的差异;鸿沟
A very great difference between two people, things, or groups can be referred to as an abyss .
例:How big is the abyss between what you think you are and what you actually are?你对自己的认识和真实的你之间差别到底有多大?
变形
pl:abysses~

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