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单词 waft
释义 waft
v. & n.
--vtr. & intr. convey or travel easily as through air or over water; sweep smoothly and lightly along.
--n
  1. (usu. foll. by of) a whiff or scent.
  2. a transient sensation of peace, joy, etc.
  3. (also weft) Naut. a distress signal, e.g. an ensign rolled or knotted or a garment flown in the rigging.
Etymology: orig. 'convoy (ship etc.)', back-form. f. obs. waughter, wafter armed convoy-ship, f. Du. or LG wachter f. wachten to guard
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