to trail
01
拖曳, 被拉
to be pulled along by a leading force
Intransitive
例子
The kite soared in the sky, with its long tail trailing behind it.
风筝在天空中翱翔，长长的尾巴 拖曳 在身后。
The banner trailed behind the airplane as it circled the stadium.
当飞机在体育场上空盘旋时，横幅拖曳在后面。
02
跟踪, 追随
to pursue or follow someone or something closely
Transitive: to trail sb/sth
例子
The detective quietly trailed the suspect through the crowded marketplace, keeping a discreet distance.
侦探悄悄地跟踪嫌疑人穿过拥挤的市场，保持着谨慎的距离。
The wildlife photographer spent hours trailing a rare species of bird to capture it on film.
野生动物摄影师花了几个小时追踪一种稀有鸟类，以便将其拍摄下来。
03
拖曳, 飘动
to extend in a loose and flowing manner, often touching or brushing against the ground
Intransitive
例子
Her wedding gown trailed elegantly as she walked down the aisle, creating a stunning visual effect.
她的婚纱在她走过通道时优雅地拖曳，创造出令人惊叹的视觉效果。
The wizard 's cloak trailed behind him, creating a mysterious and enchanting aura.
巫师的斗篷在他身后拖曳，营造出一种神秘而迷人的氛围。
04
落后, 缓慢行进
to proceed at a slow pace, often with a sense of fatigue or reluctance
Intransitive: to trail somewhere
例子
The tired explorer began to trail behind the group, needing a moment to catch their breath.
疲惫的探险者开始落后于队伍，需要片刻喘口气。
As the sun set, the campers trailed back to their tents, ready for a restful night.
随着太阳落山，露营者们慢慢走回他们的帐篷，准备度过一个宁静的夜晚。
Trail
01
小径, 踪迹
a path or track that has been roughly marked or cleared, often found in wild or hilly terrain
例子
The hikers followed a narrow trail through the dense forest.
徒步旅行者沿着一条狭窄的小径穿过茂密的森林。
The mountain trail offered breathtaking views of the valley below.
山间小径提供了下方山谷的壮丽景色。
02
小径, 痕迹
a track, mark, or sign left behind by something that has moved through an area
例子
The hiker noticed a trail of footprints leading deeper into the forest.
徒步旅行者注意到一条通往森林深处的脚印痕迹。
The comet left a glowing trail across the night sky.
彗星在夜空中留下了一条发光的痕迹。
03
踪迹, 线索
evidence or clues that indicate a possible solution or lead to an answer
例子
The detective followed a trail of clues to solve the mystery.
侦探跟随线索的踪迹来解开谜团。
The research team discovered a promising trail of data leading to a breakthrough.
研究团队发现了一条通往突破的有希望的线索。
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