| 释义 |
afloat
afloat /əˈfləʊt/ aep /-ˈfloʊt/ adjective [after verb]
1 F0 floating on water: » She spent seven days afloat on a raft.» He managed to keep/stay afloat by holding on to the side of the boat.Thesaurus+: ↑Terms for location and direction used at sea2 F0 having enough money to pay what you owe: » Many small businesses are struggling to stay/keep afloat.Thesaurus+: ↑Wealthiness and wealthy |