单词 | rift |
释义 | rift (rɪft ) Word forms: rifts 1. countable noun [oft adjective NOUN] A rift between people or countries is a serious quarrel or disagreement that stops them having a good relationship. The interview reflected a growing rift between the President and the government. [+ between] He has warned that the serious rifts within the country could lead to civil war. They hope to heal the rift with their father. Synonyms: breach, difference, division, split 2. countable noun A rift is a split that appears in something solid, especially in the ground. Collocations: cause a rift Or they meanly flirt with both of us,' said Bella crossly, `to try and cause a rift. RESCUING ROSE (2002) The video also caused a rift with his wife. The Sun (2012) Did this cause a rift with her parents? Times, Sunday Times (2016) I wonder if your ex feels unhappy with the expectations of financial investment and so this is causing a deeper rift. Times, Sunday Times (2016) He was dismayed to find that dozens defied him to vote for the new president, exposing a deep rift. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The row exposed deep rifts within the cabinet. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Some readers suggested it was highly prescient; others dismissed it as hugely simplistic, particularly in overlooking or minimising the potential for internal rifts within civilisations. Times, Sunday Times The 1998 champions and 2006 finalists have been torn apart by internal rifts. The Sun Around this time the band was riven by internal rifts and disagreements, leading to various changes in personnel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 不和 Japanese: 対立 |
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