chasm
Word family adjectivechasmedchasmicchasmynounchasm
chas·m /ˈkæzəm/ noun 1 [countableC]DNHOLE a very deep space between two areas of rock or ice, especially one that is dangerous 〔尤指危险的〕裂隙,深坑,深渊,峡谷 a rope bridge across the chasm 峡谷上的索桥
2 [singular]DIFFERENT a big difference between two people, groups, or things 〔两个人、团体或事物间的〕巨大差距,显著分歧 SYN gulfchasm between the chasm between rich and poor 贫富悬殊
Origin chasm (1500-1600) Latin chasma, from Greek