gap
noun
Definitions of gap noun
space(空间)
- B1Countable(可数名词)
An empty space or opening in the middle of something or between two things.
空隙；缺口；裂缝
The children crawled through an opening in the fence.
孩子们从篱笆的一个开口爬了过去。
There is a small gap between the buttons on this shirt.
这件衬衫的纽扣之间有一个小缝隙。
They found a narrow gap between the two buildings.
他们在两栋建筑物之间发现了一个狭窄的缝隙。
difference(差异)
- B2Singular(单数)
A difference or disparity between two distinct things.
差异；差距；分歧
The survey revealed a significant gap in perspective between younger and older generations.
调查显示年轻一代与年长一代之间存在显著的观点差距。
Social inequality is worsening as the income gap widens.
随着收入差距扩大，社会不平等正在恶化。
Before understanding the gap between the two theories, consider their similarities carefully.
在理解这两种理论之间的差距之前，请仔细考虑它们的相似之处。
interval(间隔)
- B2Countable(可数名词)Usually singular(通常单数)
A period of time when a usual activity is interrupted or discontinued.
（时间上的）间隔；间隙；空档
After a ten-year gap, he returned to his hometown.
在十年的间隔之后，他回到了家乡。
Following a lengthy gap, she decided to continue her studies.
经过长时间的间隔后，她决定继续学业。
During this gap, we'll have the opportunity to rethink our strategy.
在这段空档期间，我们将有机会重新思考我们的策略。
Phrases of gap noun
- gap in the market
An opportunity for a product or service that is not yet available or adequately provided in the market.
尚未被满足的市场需求
• The startup is trying to fill a gap in the market for eco-friendly cleaning products.
这家初创公司正试图填补环保清洁产品市场的缺口。
Idioms
- bridge a/the gap
To reduce the differences between two distinct groups or ideas, or to connect two things that are not alike.
弥合差距；缩小分歧；消除隔阂
• The government is trying to bridge the gap in healthcare between urban and rural areas.
政府正试图缩小城乡之间的医疗差距。