float
/fləʊt/ · /floʊt/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #2429 in the learning path
漂浮；浮动
Definitions
v. To stay on a liquid's surface or move gently through air.
漂浮；浮动
v. To suggest an idea for others to consider.
提出供考虑
n. A decorated vehicle used in a parade.
游行彩车
Example
A yellow leaf floated gently across the garden pond.
一片黄叶轻轻漂过花园里的池塘。
Researchers have floated the idea of using artificial islands to provide additional housing in crowded coastal cities.
研究人员提出了利用人工岛为拥挤的沿海城市提供更多住房的想法。
Collocations
- float on water
- float an idea
- float downstream
- parade float
Word family
- floating (adj.)
- floatation (n.)
Synonyms
- drift
Antonyms
- sink
Usage tip
float an idea是提出想法供讨论，并非实施。
FAQ
- What does float mean?
- To stay on a liquid's surface or move gently through air. To suggest an idea for others to consider. A decorated vehicle used in a parade.
- How is float pronounced?
- UK /fləʊt/, US /floʊt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
