n.[C]

1. 裂缝，裂口[（+in/between）]
2. 【地】断裂
3. 嫌隙，不和，裂痕[（+in/between）]
   A deep rift had started in their family life.

   他们的家庭生活出现了深深的裂痕。

   I am extremely worried about the growing rift within our party.

   我对党内日益滋生的嫌隙甚感忧心。

vt.

1. 使开裂，使断裂

vi.

1. 开裂，断裂

n.

1. 【美】河流中的浅石滩[C]

n.

1. a crack, split, or break.
2. a serious break in friendly relations.
3. Geology  a rift valley.

v.