词汇 drifting 在中文的含义

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drifting

US /ˈdrɪf.t̬ɪŋ/
UK /ˈdrɪf.tɪŋ/
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动词

1.

漂流, 堆积

the process or state of being carried slowly by a current of air or water

示例:
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The boat was drifting aimlessly in the open sea.
小船在公海上漫无目的地漂流。
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Snow was drifting against the fence.
雪正堆积在篱笆边。
2.

漂泊, 转向

moving slowly and aimlessly from one place or activity to another

示例:
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He spent years drifting from job to job.
他多年来一直漂泊,换了一份又一份工作。
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Their conversation was drifting towards politics.
他们的谈话正转向政治。

名词

堆, 沙丘

a large mass of snow or sand piled up by the wind

示例:
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The road was blocked by a huge snow drifting.
道路被巨大的雪堆堵住了。
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We saw several sand driftings in the desert.
我们在沙漠中看到了几处沙堆。