chasm
US /ˈkæz.əm/
UK /ˈkæz.əm/
1.
jurang, rekahan, gaung
a deep fissure in the earth's surface
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The earthquake opened a wide chasm in the desert.
Gempa bumi membuka jurang yang luas di padang pasir.
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They had to cross a dangerous chasm to reach the other side.
Mereka terpaksa menyeberangi jurang berbahaya untuk sampai ke seberang.
2.
jurang, perbezaan mendalam, kesenjangan
a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.
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There's a growing chasm between the rich and the poor.
Terdapat jurang yang semakin melebar antara golongan kaya dan miskin.
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Their political views created an unbridgeable chasm between them.
Pandangan politik mereka mencipta jurang yang tidak dapat dirapatkan di antara mereka.