Definitions
n. A large area of sea partly surrounded by land.
海湾
n. A major difference separating people, groups, or ideas.
巨大差距；严重分歧
Example
Fishing boats crossed the gulf as the sun rose.
太阳升起时，渔船驶过海湾。
Unequal access to digital technology can widen the gulf between wealthy communities and poorer ones.
数字技术获取机会不平等可能扩大富裕社区与贫困社区之间的差距。
Collocations
- a wide gulf
- bridge the gulf
- the gulf between rich and poor
Usage tip
gulf可指海湾，也常用gulf between表示巨大差距。
FAQ
- What does gulf mean?
- A large area of sea partly surrounded by land. A major difference separating people, groups, or ideas.
- How is gulf pronounced?
- UK /ɡʌlf/, US /ɡʌlf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
