afloat
US /əˈfloʊt/
UK /əˈfləʊt/
形容词
1.
漂浮的, 浮着的
floating in water; not sinking
示例:
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The boat remained afloat even after the storm.
即使在暴风雨之后，船仍然漂浮着。
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He managed to keep his head afloat in the rough sea.
在波涛汹涌的海上，他设法让自己的头浮在水面。
2.
维持生计, 摆脱困境
out of debt or difficulty
示例:
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The company struggled to stay afloat during the recession.
经济衰退期间，公司努力维持生计。
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A loan helped them keep their business afloat.
一笔贷款帮助他们维持了生计。
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