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be adrift

/biː əˈdrɪft/

Tradução: Estar à deriva, sem direção ou controle; usado literalmente para um barco ou navio que perdeu as amarras ou a força do motor, ou em sentido figurado para uma pessoa que se sente perdida, sem rumo ou sem propósito na vida.

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/biː əˈdrɪft/B2formal
  • ptEstar à deriva, sem direção ou controle; usado literalmente para um barco ou navio que perdeu as amarras ou a força do motor, ou em sentido figurado para uma pessoa que se sente perdida, sem rumo ou sem propósito na vida.

To be floating without direction or control, often used literally for a boat or ship that has lost its moorings or engine power, or figuratively for a person who feels lost, aimless, or without purpose in life.

  1. Floating without directionB2formal

    To be floating on water without being tied or steered, often due to a lack of power or control.

    ptEstar à deriva

    • The boat was adrift after the engine failed.
    • They found the raft adrift in the middle of the ocean.
    • The ship was adrift for days before rescue arrived.
  2. Lacking purpose or directionB2informal

    To be without a clear goal, plan, or sense of purpose in life or work.

    ptSem rumo

    • After losing his job, he felt adrift and uncertain about the future.
    • She was adrift in her career, not knowing what to do next.
    • The team seemed adrift without a strong leader.