Definition
To abandon or leave someone or something, such as a small boat, to float uncontrollably on water; to leave without guidance or support.
使(小船或船上的人)在水上漂流,不受控制。
Due to economic hardship, many fishermen were forced to cast their old boats adrift at sea.
由于经济困难,许多渔民被迫将他们的旧船漂流在海上。
After being laid off by the company, he felt like a small boat cast adrift in the ocean of life.
在被公司解雇后,他感觉自己像一艘在生活海洋中漂流的小船。
They decided to cast the outdated equipment adrift, leaving it unattended in the warehouse.
他们决定将过时的设备漂流,让它无人看管地留在仓库里。