to float
01
浮かぶ, 漂う
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
例
As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.
紙のボートが流されると、静かな池の上をのんびりと浮かび始めました。
02
浮く, 表面に浮かぶ
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
例
The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub.
カラフルなゴムのアヒルがバスタブに浮かんでいました。
03
浮かべる, 流す
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
例
Mourners gathered at the riverbank to float candles in memory of their loved ones
喪主たちは川岸に集まり、愛する人々の記憶にろうそくを浮かべました。
04
変動させる, フロートさせる
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
例
In a move towards economic liberalization, the government decided to float the national currency.
経済的自由化に向けた動きの中で、政府は通貨を変動相場制にすることを決定しました。
05
均す, 平らにする
to smooth or level a surface, such as plaster or cement, using a tool called a float
Transitive: to float a surface
例
The skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
熟練した石工は、壁に新しく塗った漆喰を注意深く均しました。
06
浮かぶ, 滑るように動く
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
例
The clouds seemed to float across the sky, their leisurely movement creating ever-changing patterns.
雲は空を漂っているように見え、そのゆったりとした動きが常に変化するパターンを作り出していた。
07
広まる, 流れる
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
例
Rumors began to float about the unexpected changes in the company's leadership.
会社のリーダーシップにおける予期せぬ変化についての噂が広まり始めました。
08
提案する, 持ちかける
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
例
During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule.
チームミーティング中、彼女はフレキシブルな勤務スケジュールのアイデアを提案することに決めました。
Float
01
a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces
例
The mason used a float to smooth the concrete wall.
02
an internal gas-filled organ in many fishes that helps maintain and control buoyancy
例
The fish adjusts its float to remain at a certain depth.
03
any object that rests or moves on the surface of water
例
A fishing bobber acts as a float.
04
a beverage, usually soft drink or soda, containing ice cream floating in it
例
He ordered a root beer float for dessert.
05
the number of shares of a company's stock that are issued and available for trading by the public
例
The company increased its stock float to attract investors.
06
the time interval between depositing a check in a bank and the actual payment of funds
例
The check had a float of two business days.
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