canyon
canyon — noun
1. a deep, narrow area of land with very steep rock walls on both sides, often crea
a deep, narrow area of land with very steep rock walls on both sides, often created by a river flowing through it for thousands of years
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the deepest canyons in the world.
collocation: deepest canyon / steep canyon
Hikers followed the trail along the edge of the steep canyon for two hours.
The river at the bottom of the canyon was so loud no one could hear.
From the bridge, Diego could see the canyon walls rising high above the water.
The national park protects several canyons where visitors can hike and camp.
- gorge
similar in shape but usually narrower and often has a stream running through it; 'gorge' is more common in British English
- ravine
smaller than a canyon, formed by fast-flowing water; less dramatic in scale
- chasm
a very deep crack in the earth; often used in figurative or dramatic contexts (a chasm between opinions)
文法句型
a/the + canyon
canyon + noun
用法筆記
Countable noun; frequently used with an article (a canyon / the canyon) or in the plural form (canyons). Many famous canyons appear in place names, such as the Grand Canyon or Bryce Canyon.