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- 悬崖
悬崖
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Meaning
- precipice
- overhanging cliff
Definition
陡峭的山崖。
A steep cliff; precipice.
Usage
常用于描述险峻的地形,也可比喻危险或紧要的关头。
Often used to describe steep terrain, or metaphorically to indicate a dangerous or critical situation.
Examples
- 1 我们站在悬崖边上,俯瞰着深不见底的峡谷。 (We stood at the edge of the cliff, overlooking the bottomless canyon.)
- 2 他的事业已经到了悬崖边缘,必须做出改变。 (His career is on the brink of a cliff; he must make a change.)
- 3 这座山有一个著名的悬崖,很多登山者都来挑战。 (This mountain has a famous cliff that many climbers come to challenge.)
- 4 在谈判中,双方都走到了悬崖边上,谁也不肯让步。 (In the negotiations, both sides reached the edge of the cliff, neither willing to compromise.)
- 5 她站在悬崖上,海风吹拂着她的头发。 (She stood on the cliff, the sea breeze blowing her hair.)
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