afloat

漂浮的、浮著的多作表语

The small boat stayed afloat despite the rough waves.

尽管浪很大，那艘小船仍然浮在水面上。

不负债的、能维持运作的常与 stay、keep 连用

The restaurant barely stayed afloat during the slow winter months.

那家餐厅在冬季淡季勉强撑了下来。

淹水的、积水的

After the storm, the basement was afloat with muddy water.

暴风雨过后，地下室积满了泥水。

在海上的、在船上的

He spent three months afloat before returning to port.

他在海上待了三个月才回到港口。

漂浮著、浮在水面

They set the paper lanterns afloat on the river.

他们把纸灯笼放到河上漂流。