| 单词 | canyon |
| 释义 | canyon (once / 721 pages) n A canyon is a deep, narrow valley surrounded by tall cliffs. Because a canyon is often very deep, be very cautious when standing on the rocky cliffs above. The noun canyon refers to a deep ravine that has been cut into the earth's surface over a long period of time by erosion from a running river. Also known as a gorge, it usually has very steep walls with rocky cliffs. One of the most famous examples is the Grand Canyon, which was cut by the Colorado River. It's an astounding 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and a mile deep. WORD FAMILYcanyon: canyons USAGE EXAMPLESSierra Canyon was No. 1 in the nation last week. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) A mile from that canyon, I sat in a diner and talked with Mendoza. New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) “They just sat there in silence, gazing at the barren canyon walls,” Mr. Lattin wrote in “The Harvard Psychedelic Club.” New York Times(Jan 01, 2017) n a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall Syn|Hyper canon ravine a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water) |
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