afloat
形容詞
UK/əˈfləʊt/
US/əˈfloʊt/
定義 afloat 形容詞
- After verb(动后形容词)
resting or floating on the surface of water
（在水面上）漂浮的
You can float for a longer time if you position yourself on your back.
如果你采取仰卧的姿势，可以漂浮更长时间。
He managed to grab onto some floating debris to avoid sinking.
他设法抓住了一些漂浮的碎片，避免沉下去。
They remained afloat on the open sea for hours, waiting to be rescued.
他们在公海上漂浮了好几个小时，等待救援。
- After verb(动后形容词)
having enough money to pay debts and continue operating
有偿还能力；财务状况良好
The company had to cut costs in order to stay financially afloat.
公司必须削减成本以保持财务状况良好。
Many small businesses are struggling to keep their operations afloat.
许多小企业正在努力维持运营。
They need new investments to keep the company afloat.
他们需要新的投资来维持公司的运作。