Definitions
v. Travel across water in a boat or ship.
航行；驾驶帆船
n. A large sheet of material that catches wind to move boats.
帆
Example
We sailed across the lake on a sunny afternoon.
一个晴朗的下午，我们乘船驶过湖面。
Ships that sail through sensitive marine habitats should follow strict rules to protect wildlife.
驶经敏感海洋栖息地的船只应遵守严格规定，以保护野生动物。
Collocations
- set sail
- sail across the ocean
- raise the sails
Word family
- sailing (n.)
- sailor (n.)
Usage tip
作动词不限于帆船，也可指轮船航行。
FAQ
- What does sail mean?
- Travel across water in a boat or ship. A large sheet of material that catches wind to move boats.
- How is sail pronounced?
- UK /seɪl/, US /seɪl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
