abyss
abyss
a∙byss / əˈbɪs ; əˈbɪs /
◙noun [C]
1. a very dangerous or frightening situation
• 危险（可怕）的局面，深渊:
▪ [+of]
»The country might plunge into the abyss of economic ruin.
这个国家也许会陷入经济崩溃的危险境地。
»At that time Bosnia was standing onthe edge of an abyss.
那时候的波斯尼亚如临深渊。
2. a deep empty hole in the ground
• 深渊
3. a very big difference that separates two people or groups
• 鸿沟:
»the gaping abyss between these grand buildings and my own miserable home
这些高楼大厦和自家陋室的天壤之别
