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

单词	aloft
释义	aloft I. \əˈlȯft also -äft\ adverb Etymology: Middle English aloft, alofte from Old Norse ā lopt, ā lopti, from ā on, in + lopt, lopti, accusative & dative respectively of lopt air, sky — more at on, loft 1. a. : in the higher atmosphere above the earth < weather conditions aloft are poor > b. : at a relatively great height : high up < huge black buzzards hovered aloft — H.E.Rieseberg > 2. a. : up into the air : away from or off the ground < the air is filled with dust whirled aloft — P.E.James > b. : upward from an inferior position or from a depressing mood < this happy news sent their spirits soaring aloft > c. : in the air; especially : in flight (as of an airplane) < an airline famous for the wonderful meals served aloft > 3. nautical : at, on, or to the masthead or the higher rigging < going aloft to unfurl the lighter sails — H.A.Chippendale > 4. archaic : on or at the top < a ladder with a man aloft > II. preposition Etymology: Middle English alofte, from alofte, adverb 1. obsolete : on the top of 2. obsolete : above, over < they bear her still aloft men's heads — George Chapman >
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