单词 | gulf |
释义 | gulf —gulflike, adj. —gulfy, adj. /gulf/, n. 1. a portion of an ocean or sea partly enclosed by land. 2. a deep hollow; chasm or abyss. 3. any wide separation, as in position, status, or education. 4. something that engulfs or swallows up. v.t. 5. to swallow up; engulf. [1300-50; ME go(u)lf < OF golfe < It golfo < LGk kólphos, Gk kólpos bosom, lap, bay] Syn. 2. canyon, gorge, gully, cleft, rift, split. |
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