单词	afloat
释义	English American Business afloatadjective [ after verb ] uk/əˈfləʊt/us/əˈfloʊt/ floating on water: She spent seven days afloat on a raft. He managed to keep/stay afloat by holding on to the side of the boat. having enough money to pay what you owe: Many small businesses are struggling to stay/keep afloat. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words Terms for location & direction used at sea abaft adrift aft aground amidships ashore astern deck fore inshore offshore onshore out overboard shore You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Rich and wealthy afloatadjective us/əˈfloʊt/ floating on or in water: They couldn’t keep the ferry afloat. fig. Loan programs are aimed at keeping small businesses afloat (= operating). afloatadjective uk/əˈfləʊt/usFINANCE having enough money to pay what you owe and not have debts: keep sth afloat They need billion of dollars to keep the company afloat. stay afloat Even when parent companies are fighting to stay afloat, you'll find an internet company boasting about its income.
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