n.[C]

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

   他們的家庭生活出現了深深的裂痕。

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

   我對黨內日益滋生的嫌隙甚感憂心。

vt.

1. 使開裂，使斷裂

vi.

1. 開裂，斷裂

n.

1. 【美】河流中的淺石灘[C]

n.

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

v.