ravine

🇬🇧 UK/rә'vi:n/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A deep, narrow valley or gorge carved by running water

峡谷,冲沟

🧩 Root Breakdown

ravineother
=ravine

Common Collocations

  • 1.deep ravine深峡谷
  • 2.steep ravine陡峭的沟壑
  • 3.cross a ravine穿越峡谷
  • 4.fall into a ravine跌入峡谷

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The narrow bridge stretched precariously over a deep ravine.

  • 2.

    Heavy rains caused a mudslide that buried the ravine in debris.

  • 3.

    The hikers carefully descended into the ravine to reach the stream below.

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