The Open Dictionary

rift

名詞

UK/rɪft/
US/rɪft/

定義 rift 名詞

  1. Countable

    a large crack or opening in the ground or rock formations.

    • The river carved a deep rift into the canyon's rock face.

    • After the earthquake, numerous rifts appeared in the ground.

    • The expedition discovered a long rift cutting through the glacier.

  2. Countable

    a serious disagreement or break in a relationship, causing a separation between people.

    • A rift developed between them due to differences in political views.

    • The unpleasant incident caused a rift in their long-standing friendship.

    • The company experienced a serious rift internally following a management dispute.