英语词汇“sail”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

an expanse of fabric that is spread to catch or deflect the wind as a means of propelling a ship, boat, etc

the sails of a vessel considered collectively

(pl sails or sail) a vessel equipped with sails

something resembling a sail in function or form

the sails of a windmill

a voyage by ship or boat

a five-day sail from the nearest port

an excursion in a sailing vessel

go for a sail on the river

under sail

with sails set and not propelled by an engine

sailed adj

[Old English segl]

to travel in a boat or ship

to travel in or handle a sailing boat as a sporting or leisure activity

to travel on water, esp by the action of wind on sails

to move without visible effort or in a stately manner

She sailed gracefully into the room

to begin a journey by water

sail with the tide

verb trans

to travel over (a body of water) in a ship or boat

sail the seven seas

to direct or manage the operation of (a ship or boat)

sail close to the wind

to sail as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing

to be near to a point of danger or to a limit that it is unwise to cross

sail into

to attack (somebody or something) vigorously or sharply

She sailed into me for being late

sail through

to succeed in (something) with ease

He sailed through the exam

sailable adj

sailing noun