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单词 aloft
释义

aloft

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adverb

ə-ˈlȯft How to pronounce aloft (audio)
1
: at or to a great height
measuring the winds aloft
2
: in the air
especially : in flight (as in an airplane)
meals served aloft
3
: at, on, or to the masthead or the higher rigging
went aloft to unfurl the sails

aloft

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preposition

: on top of : above
bright signs aloft hotels

Synonyms

Adverb

  • above
  • over
  • overhead
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Example Sentences

Adverb The balloon stayed aloft for days. the ease with which he can hold a ballerina aloft with one hand is awesome
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
First sent aloft in 1970, the spacecraft orbit 22,300 miles up, over the equator, in sync with Earth’s rotation. BostonGlobe.com, 28 Sep. 2021 First sent aloft in 1970, the spacecraft orbit 22,300 miles up, over the Equator, in sync with Earth’s rotation. New York Times, 27 Sep. 2021 The blaze generated a massive fire whirl over the weekend that sent smoke and flames aloft. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2021 Discovery also sent another swatch aloft in 2000 for a weeklong stay on the International Space Station as part of the STS-92 mission. Leo Deluca, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2021 Thus, the Meyers Manx was born, and suitably adorned with a fine escutcheon: a rampant Manx cat hoisting aloft a dull, chipped sword. Car and Driver, 11 Aug. 2022 The atmosphere is exceptionally moist through a deep level, and storm cells will move slowly — given very weak flow aloft. Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 At this time, smoke is anticipated to remain aloft rather than near the surface. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 25 July 2022 After the protesters were pushed back, Mr. Trump emphasized his law-and-order message by crossing Lafayette Square to stand in front of St. John’s Church and hold a Bible aloft. Rachael Levy, WSJ, 10 June 2021
Preposition
The Leicester fans held aloft the free commemorative scarves which were left on every seat inside the stadium and sang their late chairman’s name. San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adverb

Middle English, from Old Norse ā lopt, from ā on, in + lopt air — more at on, loft

Preposition

Middle English alofte, derivative of alofte aloft entry 1

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Preposition

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

aloft

adverb

ə-ˈlȯft How to pronounce aloft (audio)
: in the air or in flight
The seven great birds stayed aloft about half an hour … E. B. White, The Trumpet of the Swan

aloft

adverb

as in overhead
to or in a higher place the ease with which he can hold a ballerina aloft with one hand is awesome

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • overhead
  • upward
  • above
  • skyward
  • upwards
  • over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • beneath
  • below
  • underneath
  • under
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