afloat
adverb · adjective · prepositionA2Định nghĩa theo từ loại
Trạng từ
adverb- 1.
(not comparable)In or into a state of floating.
- 2.
(not comparable)In, or while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water; at sea.
- 3.
(not comparable)Under water (bearing floating objects).
1695, Edmund Gibson (translator), Camden’s Britannia, London: A. Swalle, “Staffordshire,” […] it [the River Dove] overflows and lays the meadows afloat in April, like another Nile.
Đồng nghĩa: awash
- 4.
(figuratively, not comparable, usually)(figurative, of ideas, information, etc.) In or into circulation or currency.
- 5.
(figuratively, not comparable, obsolete)(obsolete, figurative, of an emotional state) In or into a condition of stimulation, arousal, confusion, bewilderment, etc.
Đồng nghĩa: at sea
Tính từ
adjective- 1.
(not comparable)Floating.
A rubber duck and other toys were afloat in the bath.
- 2.
(not comparable)In, or found while in, a vessel at sea or on another body of water.
- 3.
(not comparable)Floating in the air; flowing freely; not tied, braided, etc. (of hair or clothing)
- 4.
(not comparable)Covered with water, bearing floating objects.
The decks are afloat.
Đồng nghĩa: awash, flooded
- 5.
(figuratively, not comparable)(figurative) Covered, overspread, filled (with or in something).
Đồng nghĩa: alive, awash
- 6.
(not comparable)(of an organization) Having just enough resources to continue to operate; barely able to pay expenses; (of a private individual, family, etc.) keeping one's head above water.
The donation will keep our business afloat for quite a while.
Đồng nghĩa: on one's feet, solvent
- 7.
(figuratively, not comparable, usually)(figurative, of ideas, information, etc.) Believed or talked about by many people; being passed from person to person.
The supervisor was never fired, though countless accusations of dishonesty were afloat.
Đồng nghĩa: circulating, in circulation, current
- 8.
(figuratively, not comparable, obsolete)(obsolete, figurative, of an emotional state) Stimulated, aroused, activated.
- 9.
(figuratively, not comparable, obsolete)(obsolete, figurative) In a state of confusion, bewilderment, or distraction.
1789, Edward Gibbon, letter to Lord Sheffield dated August 1789, in Miscellaneous Works, London: A. Strahan et al., 1796, p. 201, I know not what to say; my mind is all afloat; yet you will not reproach me with caprice or inconstancy.
Đồng nghĩa: at sea, bewildered, confused, distracted
preposition
preposition- 1.
(obsolete)Floating upon.
early 1600s, John Webster and William Rowley, The Thracian Wonder, London: Thomas Johnson, 1661, Act I, Scene 1, But Huswife, as for you, / You with your Brat, wee’l send afloat the Main,
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