afloat
柯林斯词典
1. ADV If someone or something is afloat, they remain partly above the surface of water and do not sink. 漂浮着地
They talked modestly of their valiant efforts to keep the tanker afloat. 他们谦虚地谈论了他们为让油轮保持不沉而付出的英勇努力。
2. ADV If a person, business, or country stays afloat or is kept afloat, they have just enough money to pay their debts and continue operating. (人、企业、国家等) 仅够还债维持下去地[商业]
A number of efforts were being made to keep the company afloat. 在做多种努力以保持公司继续维持下去。
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afloat /əˈfləʊt/
剑桥词典
- floating on water
(在水中)漂浮的
She spent seven days afloat on a raft . 她在一只木筏上漂流了7天。
He managed to keep /stay afloat by holding on to the side of the boat . 他抓住了船舷才使自己没有沉到水底。
having enough money to pay what you owe
有偿债能力的;经济上周转得开的
Many small businesses are struggling to stay /keep afloat. 许多小企业惨淡维持经营。 返回 afloat