| 单词 | afloat |
| 释义 | afloat /euh floht"/, adv. , adj. 1. floating or borne on the water; in a floating condition: The ship was set afloat. 2. on board a ship, boat, raft, etc.; at sea: cargo afloat and ashore. 3. covered with water; flooded; awash: The main deck was afloat. 4. moving without being guided or controlled; drifting. 5. passing from place to place; in circulation: A rumor is afloat. 6. free of major trouble, esp. financially solvent: to keep a venture afloat. [bef. 1000; ME, OE on flote. See A-1, FLOAT] |
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