词汇 | adrift |
释义 | adrift 3 ENTRIES FOUND: adrift (adjective) cast (verb) come (verb) adrift /əˈdrɪft/ adjective adrift /əˈdrɪft/ adjective Learner's definition of ADRIFT 1 of a boat : floating on the water without being tied to anything or controlled by anyone(船)漂浮着的,漂流的 We could see a ship adrift [=drifting] in the storm.我们可以看见一艘船在暴风雨中漂荡。 The canoe was set/cast adrift from its moorings.独木舟从系泊处漂走了。 2 : without guidance, purpose, or support漫无目的;无依无靠的;随波逐流的 She was alone and adrift in the city.她独自一人在城市里漂泊。 Many workers were cast adrift by massive layoffs.因为大规模裁员,许多工人变得无所依靠。 3 British : behind by a specified amount in a race, competition, etc.(在比赛中)落后的 He was eight points adrift (of the leader).他落后了(第一名)八分。 come adrift chiefly British : to become loose or unattached脱离,脱落 One of the straps on her dress came adrift.她连衣裙上的一根带子脱落了。 |
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