n.[C]

1. （地表的）陷窟；裂隙；峡谷；深渊
2. 缺口，裂口
3. （意见、感情等的）隔阂，分歧
   There was a deep political chasm between the two countries which nearly led to war.

   这两个国家间政治上分歧殊深，几乎引发战争。

n.

1. a deep fissure.
2. a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.