floating in water; not sinking
漂浮在水上的(地);不沉的(地)
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[as adv.]
they trod water to keep afloat 他们踩着水保持飘浮
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[as predic. adj.]
the canoes were still afloat .轻舟仍在飘荡。
 
on board a ship or boat
在船(或艇)上的(地)
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[as adv.]
flotilla sailing is a sociable way to explore while living afloat .小艇队航行是一种生活在船上社交性的探险方式。
 
〈喻〉 摆脱债务(或困难)
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[as adv.]
professional management will be needed to keep firms afloat .让公司摆脱困境需要专业的管理。
 
in general circulation; current
在流传中(的);当前(的)。
"Old English ‘on flote' (see 


