gulf /ɡʌlf/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A gulf is an important or significant difference between two people, things, or groups. 巨大的差距

  例：

  Within society, there is a growing gulf between rich and poor.

  在社会的内部，贫富之间有着一道日益加深的鸿沟。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A gulf is a large area of sea which extends a long way into the surrounding land. 海湾

  例：

  Hurricane Andrew was last night heading into the Gulf of Mexico.

  安德鲁飓风昨晚进入墨西哥湾。