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悬崖

xuán yá

HSK 7–9

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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