drift

• Существительное, обозначающее непрерывное, постепенное движение или изменение от одного положения, направления или состояния к другому, часто вызванное внешними силами.

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.

   Медленное движение

   • 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.

   Синонимыfloatflowglidemeanderslidewander

2. B2informal

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

   Суть

   • 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.

   Синонимыessencegistimportmeaningpurportsensesignificancetenorthrust

3. Geological depositB2formalscientific

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

   Нанос

   • 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.

   Синонимыaccumulationalluviumbankdepositheapmoundpilesediment

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия медленного перемещения под воздействием потока воздуха или воды, или бесцельного перехода из одного места или ситуации в другое.

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.

   Дрейфовать

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

   Синонимыbobfloatglidewaft

2. B2formal

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

   Постепенно меняться

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

   Синонимыgravitatemoveshiftslideveer

3. Wander aimlesslyB2informal

   To move or live without a clear purpose or plan.

   Бесцельно блуждать

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

   Синонимыamblefloatgallivantmeanderrambleroamstraywaftwander

   Антонимыdirectfocussettlesteer

Фразовые вариантыdrift awaydrift off