to float
01
漂浮, 漂流
to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace
Intransitive
例子
The colorful leaves detached from the trees and began to float gently down the river.
五彩缤纷的叶子从树上脱落，开始沿着河流轻轻漂浮。
02
漂浮, 浮在表面
to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom
Intransitive
例子
Despite its weight, the boat 's design allowed it to float on the water.
尽管重量很大，船的设计使它能够在水上漂浮。
03
漂浮, 放流
to release or place something on a liquid surface, allowing it to move freely
Transitive: to float sth
例子
They would float lanterns on the river during the festival
节日期间，他们会在河上放灯笼。
04
浮动, 让...浮动
to allow a currency to vary in value based on market forces, without direct government intervention
Transitive: to float a currency
例子
The finance minister explained that the decision to float the currency was aimed at fostering a more competitive export market.
财政部长解释说，决定浮动货币的目的是为了培育一个更具竞争力的出口市场。
05
抹平, 整平
to smooth or level a surface, such as plaster or cement, using a tool called a float
Transitive: to float a surface
例子
To create a polished look, the artisan decided to float the cement countertop.
为了打造光滑的外观，工匠决定抹平水泥台面。
06
漂浮, 滑行
to move in a relaxed, unhurried, or carefree manner
Intransitive
例子
The dancer seemed to float across the stage, moving with grace and ease.
舞者似乎在舞台上漂浮，动作优雅而轻松。
07
流传, 传播
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
例子
The intriguing concept of the new product design started to float among the team members.
新产品设计的有趣概念开始在团队成员中流传。
08
提出, 建议
to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration
Transitive: to float an idea or suggestion
例子
Before finalizing the budget, the financial analyst chose to float a proposal for cost-cutting measures.
在最终确定预算之前，财务分析师选择提出一项削减成本的建议。
Float
01
a hand tool with a flat or slightly textured face used for smoothing or finishing plaster, cement, or stucco surfaces
例子
After plastering, the surface was finished with a float.
02
an internal gas-filled organ in many fishes that helps maintain and control buoyancy
例子
Young fish develop a functional float as they mature.
03
any object that rests or moves on the surface of water
例子
The festival featured colorful floats on the river.
04
a beverage, usually soft drink or soda, containing ice cream floating in it
例子
The ice cream float melted quickly in the sun.
05
the number of shares of a company's stock that are issued and available for trading by the public
例子
Only part of the shares are in the float.
06
the time interval between depositing a check in a bank and the actual payment of funds
例子
Banks use float to manage cash flow.
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