/rɪft ||; rɪft/noun[C] 1 a serious disagreement between friends, groups, etc that stops their relationship from continuing （朋友之间或团体内部的）决裂，不和: a growing rift between the brothers 兄弟间逐渐破裂的关系
2 a very large crack or opening in the ground, a rock, etc （地面、岩石等上的）大裂缝，裂口