afloat
US /əˈfloʊt/
UK /əˈfləʊt/
形容詞
1.
漂浮的, 浮著的
floating in water; not sinking
範例:
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The boat remained afloat even after the storm.
即使在暴風雨之後，船仍然漂浮著。
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He managed to keep his head afloat in the rough sea.
在波濤洶湧的海上，他設法讓自己的頭浮在水面。
2.
維持生計, 擺脫困境
out of debt or difficulty
範例:
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The company struggled to stay afloat during the recession.
經濟衰退期間，公司努力維持生計。
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A loan helped them keep their business afloat.
一筆貸款幫助他們維持了生計。
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