abyss
柯林斯詞典
1. N-COUNT An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground. 深淵[文學性]
The torrent, swollen by the melting snow, plunges into a tremendous abyss. 因融化的雪水而高漲的急流瀉入一個巨大的深淵之中。
2. N-COUNT If someone is on the edge or brink of an abyss, they are about to enter into a very frightening or threatening situation. 深淵 (指危險處境)[文學性]
...a warning that the Middle East was on the brink of an abyss. …一則有關中東已經(jīng)瀕臨深淵的警告。
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abyss /??b?s/ (abysses)
劍橋詞典
abyss noun [C usually singular] (HOLE)
literarya very deep hole that seems to have no bottom
深淵
abyss noun [C usually singular] (BAD SITUATION)
a difficult situation that brings trouble or destruction
困境；險境；絕境
The country is sinking /plunging into an abyss of violence and lawlessness. 這個國家正陷入暴力和法制崩潰的深淵。
She found herself on the edge of an abyss. 她發(fā)現(xiàn)自己岌岌可危。 返回 abyss