单词 | gulf |
释义 | gulf —gulf /ɡʌlf/ noun (AREA) B2 [C] a very large area of sea surrounded on three sides by a coast: » the Gulf of MexicoThesaurus+: ↑Bays and gulfs , ↑Coasts and beachesthe Gulf [S]F0 the Persian Gulf and the countries around it: » The Gulf states include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.Thesaurus+: ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country names , ↑Country and nationF0 [C] FORMAL a very large, deep hole in the ground Thesaurus+: ↑Caves, cracks and crevices• • • Extra Examples:» The island is in the Gulf of Mexico.» Warships are heading towards the Persian Gulf.» The hurricane caused enormous devastation across the islands in the gulf.» The river flows into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.» The Gulf suffered severe oil pollution as a result of the war in 1991.noun [C usually singular] (DIFFERENCE) ► C2 an important difference between the ideas, opinions, or situations of two groups of people: » There is a widening gulf between the middle classes and the poorest sections of society.» It is hoped that the peace plan will bridge the gulf (= reduce the very large difference) between the government and the rebels.Thesaurus+: ↑Different and difference |
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