drift

• Substantiv, das eine langsame, allmähliche Bewegung oder Veränderung von einer Position, Richtung oder einem Zustand zu einem anderen bezeichnet, oft verursacht durch äußere Kräfte. Es kann auch die Abweichung eines Fahrzeugs oder Flugzeugs von seinem Kurs oder eine allgemeine Tendenz bzw. Strömung meinen.

A noun referring to a continuous, gradual movement or change from one position, direction, or state to another, often caused by external forces.

1. Slow movementB1formal

   A slow, continuous movement from one place to another, often without control.

   Langsame Bewegung

   • The drift of the boat was caused by the current.
   • Snowdrifts blocked the road after the blizzard.
   • The drift of the clouds suggested a change in weather.

   Synonymefloatflowglidemeanderslidewander

2. B2informal

   The general meaning or intention of what someone says or writes.

   Kernaussage

   • I didn't catch every word, but I got the drift of his argument.
   • The drift of the conversation turned to politics.
   • She explained the drift of the plan in simple terms.

   Synonymeessencegistimportmeaningpurportsensesignificancetenorthrust

3. Geological depositB2formalscientific

   A large mass of material, such as sand or snow, deposited by wind or water.

   Geologische Ablagerung

   • The desert is covered with sand drifts.
   • Glacial drift consists of rocks and soil left behind by moving ice.
   • The wind created a drift of leaves against the fence.

   Synonymeaccumulationalluviumbankdepositheapmoundpilesediment

• Verb, das eine langsame Bewegung durch Luft- oder Wasserströmung bezeichnet oder das ziellose Treiben bzw. den allmählichen Übergang von einem Ort oder Zustand in einen anderen.

A verb used to indicate the act of being carried slowly by a current of air or water, or moving aimlessly from one place or situation to another.

1. Move slowly without controlB1formal

   To be carried along by currents of air or water, often without a clear direction.

   Treiben

   • The boat began to drift away from the shore.
   • Leaves drifted slowly down the river.
   • The balloon drifted across the sky.

   Synonymebobfloatglidewaft

2. B2formal

   To move or change gradually from one state, opinion, or situation to another.

   Sich allmählich verändern

   • Their conversation drifted from politics to sports.
   • He drifted into a deep sleep.
   • The company's focus drifted away from its original mission.

   Synonymegravitatemoveshiftslideveer

3. Wander aimlesslyB2informal

   To move or live without a clear purpose or plan.

   Ziellos umhertreiben

   • After college, he drifted from job to job.
   • She drifted through life without any real ambition.
   • They drifted around Europe for a few months.

   Synonymeamblefloatgallivantmeanderrambleroamstraywaftwander

   Antonymedirectfocussettlesteer

Phrasal-Variantendrift awaydrift off