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
As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.
当纸船被放流时，它开始沿着平静的池塘懒洋洋地漂浮。
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
The colorful rubber duck floated in the bathtub.
色彩鲜艳的橡皮鸭在浴缸里漂浮着。
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。
The children eagerly gathered at the pond to float their handmade paper boats.
孩子们急切地聚集在池塘边，放他们手工制作的纸船。
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
In a move towards economic liberalization, the government decided to float the national currency.
在经济自由化的举措中，政府决定浮动本国货币。
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
The skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
熟练的泥瓦匠小心地抹平了刚涂在墙上的灰泥。
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。
In the idyllic meadow, butterflies would float from flower to flower.
在田园诗般的草地上，蝴蝶会在花丛中飘浮。
07
流传, 传播
to be passed around or circulated, often in the context of rumors, ideas, or information
Intransitive
例子
Rumors began to float about the unexpected changes in the company's leadership.
关于公司领导层意外变动的谣言开始流传。
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
During the team meeting, she decided to float the idea of a flexible work schedule.
在团队会议期间，她决定提出弹性工作制的想法。
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
抹子, 浮子
a handheld tool used to spread, level, and smooth materials like plaster, concrete, or grout during construction or finishing work
例子
The mason used a float to smooth the concrete wall.
After plastering, the surface was finished with a float.
02
鱼鳔, 浮子
an air-filled sac near the spinal column in many fishes that helps maintain buoyancy
例子
The fish adjusts its float to remain at a certain depth.
Young fish develop a functional float as they mature.
03
浮子, 漂浮物
something that floats on the surface of water
例子
A fishing bobber acts as a float.
The festival featured colorful floats on the river.
04
漂浮, 冰淇淋饮料
a drink with ice cream floating in it
例子
He ordered a root beer float for dessert.
The ice cream float melted quickly in the sun.
05
浮动, 公众可交易的流通股数量
the number of shares outstanding and available for trading by the public
例子
The company increased its stock float to attract investors.
Only part of the shares are in the float.
06
浮动时间, 浮动间隔
the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
例子
The check had a float of two business days.
Banks use float to manage cash flow.
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