Definitions
n. An empty space between things or within something.
缺口；间隙
n. A difference between people, groups, or situations.
差距；分歧
n. A period when something stops or does not happen.
间隔；中断
Example
The kitten squeezed through a gap in the fence.
小猫从篱笆的一个缺口钻了过去。
Improving access to affordable education could narrow the gap between wealthy households and disadvantaged communities.
让更多人获得负担得起的教育，可以缩小富裕家庭与弱势社区之间的差距。
Collocations
- a gap in the fence
- narrow the gap
- the generation gap
- a gap year
Word family
- gapped (adj.)
Usage tip
两者间的差距用 gap between A and B。
FAQ
- What does gap mean?
- An empty space between things or within something. A difference between people, groups, or situations. A period when something stops or does not happen.
- How is gap pronounced?
- UK /ɡæp/, US /ɡæp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
