rift
/rɪft/ (bre, ipa) · /rɪft/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈrift/ (ame, mw)
rift — 名詞
- riftsingular
- riftsplural
1. a long, narrow break in the earth's surface, rock, or other solid material, usua
裂縫
地面或岩石的狹長裂口
a long, narrow break in the earth's surface, rock, or other solid material, usually formed when natural forces pull the material apart
A deep rift ran across the valley floor after last month's earthquake.
上個月地震後，一道深深的裂縫橫越了谷底。
Noor pointed to a narrow rift in the rocky cliff where fossils were visible.
Noor 指向岩石峭壁上那道狹窄的裂隙，那裡可以看到化石。
collocation: narrow rift + location phrase
Felix studied the narrow rift in the desert plateau, noting the sand at the bottom.
Felix 研究了沙漠高原上那道狹窄的裂縫，觀察底部的沙子。
The earthquake left a wide rift stretching for miles across the farmland near Nala's village.
地震在 Nala 村莊附近的農田留下了一道綿延數英里的寬闊裂縫。
- seam
a line where two pieces of material are joined, the opposite of a break
文法句型
often followed by 'in' or 'between' to describe location
用法筆記
Primarily used in geological contexts to describe natural formations such as those caused by earthquakes, erosion, or volcanic activity.
常見錯誤
2. an angry disagreement between people or groups who were previously close, result
隔閡
人際或團體間的嚴重分裂
an angry disagreement between people or groups who were previously close, resulting in lasting damage to their relationship or a complete separation
The growing rift between Anya and her cousin made family gatherings awkward.
Anya 和表姊之間日益加深的隔閡，讓家庭聚會變得很尷尬。
collocation: growing rift between [people]
Political rifts within the organisation led to the resignation of three board members.
組織內部的政治分歧導致三名董事會成員辭職。
A deep rift developed between the two departments after the funding was cut.
資金被削減後，兩個部門之間產生了嚴重的隔閡。
Rohan tried to heal the rift with his brother by inviting him to dinner.
Rohan 試著邀請哥哥吃飯，藉此修補兄弟之間的裂痕。
- schism
a more formal word for a split, especially in a religious or political group; suggests an official division
- estrangement
focuses on emotional distance and loss of affection between individuals, often family members
- breach
a break in a relationship caused by an action that is seen as a violation of trust
- reconciliation
the act of mending a broken relationship
- harmony
a state of agreement and peaceful coexistence
文法句型
rift + between + [two parties]
rift + within + [group]
rift + over + [issue]
用法筆記
Commonly used with 'between' to name the two sides involved, or 'within' for a single group that is splitting. Often paired with verbs like 'heal', 'cause', 'widen', or 'create'.
常見錯誤
rift — 動詞
- riftpresent simple I / you / we / they
- rifts3rd person singular
- rifting-ing form
- riftedpast simple
1. to split or tear something forcefully apart, creating an opening or separation
劈裂
用力分裂或撕裂物體
to split or tear something forcefully apart, creating an opening or separation
The explosion rifted the ancient wall, sending chunks of stone across the courtyard.
爆炸震裂了古老的城牆，石塊四散飛落在庭院中。
formal/literary register; transitive use in active voice
Over thousands of years, the river's current rifted the rock below, carving a deep gorge.
數千年來，河水的水流劈裂了下方的岩石，鑿出了一道深峽谷。
The glacier rifted the mountain face, leaving a scar visible from miles away.
冰川劈裂了山壁，留下了一道從數英里外都看得見的疤痕。
A powerful blast rifted the iron door, bending it outward on its hinges.
一陣強烈的爆炸震裂了鐵門，將門板向外彎折。
- mend
to repair something broken or torn
文法句型
rift + [direct object]
be rifted + by/with [force]
用法筆記
This verb sense is rare in modern English and appears mainly in literary, poetic, or formal writing. The noun sense is far more common in everyday speech. The past tense and past participle are both 'rifted' (regular).