chasm

• 指地表上深而宽的裂缝、断层或峡谷；也比喻人与人、群体或思想之间深刻的隔阂或分歧。

A noun referring to a deep fissure, gap, or gorge in the earth's surface, or figuratively a profound difference between people, groups, or ideas.

1. Deep gap or fissureB2formal

   A deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface.

   深裂谷

   • The hikers stood at the edge of a vast chasm.
   • A deep chasm separated the two mountain peaks.
   • The earthquake created a chasm in the desert floor.

   同义词abysscanyoncleftcrevassefissuregapgorgegulfravinerift

   反义词elevationhillmoundridge

2. Major difference or divisionC1formal

   A significant difference or lack of understanding between two groups or people.

   鸿沟

   • There is a growing chasm between the rich and the poor.
   • The political chasm between the parties seems impossible to bridge.
   • A cultural chasm separated the two communities.

   同义词abyssbreachdividegapgulfriftschismsplit