chasm

US /ˈkæz.əm/
UK /ˈkæz.əm/
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1.

深渊, 裂缝, 鸿沟

a deep fissure in the earth's surface

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The earthquake opened a wide chasm in the desert.
地震在沙漠中撕开了一道巨大的裂缝。
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They had to cross a dangerous chasm to reach the other side.
他们必须穿过一道危险的深渊才能到达另一边。
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2.

鸿沟, 巨大差异, 隔阂

a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

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There's a growing chasm between the rich and the poor.
贫富之间存在着日益扩大的鸿沟。
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Their political views created an unbridgeable chasm between them.
他们的政治观点在他们之间造成了无法逾越的鸿沟。
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