cliff
cliff — noun
1. a tall, straight wall of rock that drops sharply downward, especially one that i
a tall, straight wall of rock that drops sharply downward, especially one that is next to the sea
Aiko stood at the edge of the cliff, watching the waves below.
collocation: cliff edge / edge of the cliff
The road runs along the top of a steep cliff above the ocean.
Some birds build their nests on the side of a high cliff near the shore.
Visitors are warned not to stand too close to the cliff edge during storms.
The castle was built on a cliff overlooking the river valley below.
- precipice
more dramatic and literary; suggests a very steep or overhanging cliff with a sense of danger
- bluff
a broad, rounded cliff, usually found along a shoreline or riverbank; less steep than a typical cliff
- crag
a rough, steep rock that sticks out, often part of a larger cliff or mountain; common in descriptions of rugged landscapes
- escarpment
a long, steep slope separating two areas at different heights; often formed by geological faulting or erosion
文法句型
cliff + noun (attributive use)
用法筆記
Cliff is a countable noun. Common parts of a cliff include the edge (top), the face (side), and the foot (base). You can use specific measurements to describe a cliff, for example: a 50-metre cliff.