물 위에 떠서 가라앉지 않는 상태
floating on the surface of water rather than sinking
예문:
"The sailors struggled to keep the leaking boat afloat until help arrived."
"A piece of wood was seen afloat in the middle of the lake."
채무를 갚고 사업을 계속 유지할 수 있는 경제적 상태
having enough money to pay what you owe and continue to operate
예문:
"The emergency loan was the only thing that kept the small company afloat."
"Many retailers are struggling to stay afloat during the economic recession."
소문이나 소식 등이 널리 퍼져 유포되고 있는
in general circulation or being widely spread, especially of rumors or news
예문:
"There are several rumors afloat regarding the manager's sudden departure."
"A story was afloat that the company was planning a major merger."
배를 타고 항해 중이거나 해상에 있는
on board a ship or boat at sea
예문:
"He spent three years afloat as part of the merchant navy."
"Life afloat can be challenging for those who are not used to the ocean."
물이 가득 차거나 넘쳐서 침수된 상태
covered with or full of water; flooded
예문:
"The kitchen was all afloat after the pipe burst during the night."
"The heavy rains left the low-lying fields completely afloat."